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Philatelic Record
VOL. XXIX
JANUARY TO DECEMBER,
1907
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CONTENTS.
References in Italics are to New Issues.
Abyssinia, 203.
Afghanistan, 164, 203.
American Journal of Philately, The, 85.
Antigua, 41, 80, 102.
Antioquia, 63.
Archer's Perforations, 12.
Argentine Republic, 145, 203.
Assolba, 224.
Australian Commonwealth, 63, 102, 123, 202, 222, 240.
Austria, 126, 145, 168.
Baden, 128, 191.
Bahamas, 123.
Barbados, 80, 158.
Belgium, 22, 126, 203, 223, 241.
Benadir, 81, 128, 160.
Bermuda, 14.
Beyrout, 108.
Bibliographie der Wichtigsten Spezialwerke iiber
die Postwertzeichen Einzeluer Lander, 180.
Birmingham Philatelic Society, 206.
Bolivar, 65, 159, 186.
Bosnia, 108, 203.
Brazil, 108.
Breitfuss Collection, The, 148.
Bridger & Kay, Messrs., 188.
Bright & Son, Messrs., 243.
Brighton Stamp Case, The, 161.
British Central Africa, 123.
„ Guiana, 41,43, 68, 80, 166.
Philatelic Exhibition, 138.
Journal, 20.
„ Honduras, 41, 63, 202.
,, India, Postage and Telegraph Stamps of, 183.
., New Guinea, 63.
„ Post Offices in The Levant, 55, 71, 108, 128.
Solomon Islands Protectorate, 80, 185.
„ South Africa, 18.
Brunei, 14, 41, 123, 168.
Bulgaria, 186, 203, 212.
Calcutta Exhibition, The, 147, 208.
Canada, 85.
Cape of Good Hope, 128.
Catalogues : —
Bright & Son's igc8, Part I., 243.
Hagen & Co.'s, 43.
Japan, Stamps of, 89.
Scott's (66th Edition), 19.
Stanley Gibbons' 1908, Part II., 243.
Whitfield King & Co.'s (;th Edition), 22.
(8th ,, ), 226.
Cayman Islands, 80, 202.
Ceylon, 146.
China, 223.
Collections, Sales of, 167.
Columbia, 65.
Commemoratives, 126.
Condition, The Question of, 70.
Costa Rica, 241.
Crete, 203.
Crimean Postmarks, 166.
Cucuta, 145, 160.
Cyprus, 240.
Danish West Indies, 23.
Denmark, 42. 65, 103, 223.
Dominica, 123, 185, 202, 222.
Dominican Republic, 107, 212.
Duty on Stamp Albums, 107.
East Africa and Uganda Protectorate, 63, 123, 144,
158, 185, 222.
Ecuador, 23, 186.
Egypt, 17, 65, 81, 108, 128, 220.
Elobey, Anniston and Corrisco, 16.
Envelopes, Origin of, 22, 48.
Registration, 49, 50, 51, 86, 88 (bis), 188.
Eritrea, 224.
Exhibitions : —
British Guiana, 138.
Calcutta, 147, 208.
First, 128.
French, 85, 235.
Junior Philatelic Society's, 207, 243.
Leicester, 105, 188, 208, 219.
Minto Fete, 22, 54.
Exhibitions (continued) :—
Rotterdam, 20.
The Hague, 168.
Fernando Po, 16.
Fernley, The Late Miss, 243.
First Stamp Exhibition, The, 128.
Foreign Letters, New Tariffs for, 244.
Forged Stamps, The Marking of, 2, 213.
Forgers, 128.
Fraenkel, The Late Heinrich, 194.
France, 65, 107. 124, 128 (bis), 145, 146, 160, 164, 179,
204, 211, 216, 241.
French Colonies, 241.
„ Indo-China, 223, 241.
,, Oceanic Settlements, 160.
„ Philatelic Exhibition, 85, 235.
German China, 124.
„ Empire, 42, 65.
„ Levant, 103.
Morocco, 15, 103, 187, 204, 211.
,, Philatelic Congress, The, 212.
Gibraltar, 63, 102, 123, 158.
Glendining & Co., 24, 46, 211, 227 (bis), 228.
Gold Coast, 63, 102, 144.
Great Britain, 16, 17, 49, 50. 51, 67, 68, 85, 88 (bis),
118, 125, 133, 16ti, 188, 242.
,, ,, Corner Lettering of id. black, 118, 133.
Greece, 21, 68.
Grenada, 14.
Guanacaste, 160.
Guatemala, 42.
Gwalior, 202.
Hagen & Co., F., 43.
Hausburg, The Collection of Mr. L. L. R., 212.
Hayti, 127, 241.
Herts Philatelic Society, The, 83.
Histoire des Timbre-Postes Francais, 179.
Holkar, 63, 80.
Holland, 42, 81, 103, 211, 223.
Honduras, 43, 66, 81, 148-
Hong Kong, 41, 80, 124, 240.
How to Collect Postage Stamps, 207.
Hungary, <56\ £/, 103,241.
Iceland, 145, 160, 187.
India, 14, 45, 244.
„ Philatelic Society of, 84, 212.
International Stamp, The, 188.
Ireland, The National Collection of, 232.
Issues of 1905, 107.
,, from 1840 to 1906, 127.
Italian Crete, 103, 145.
Italy, 15, 107.
Jacquier, The late Jules, 168.
Jamaica, 14, 41, 106, 124.
Japan, 42, 89, 224, 226.
Japanese Offices in China, 65.
Java, 212.
Jhind, 64.
Johannesburg Philatelic Society, 21.
Junior Philatelic Society Exhibition, 207, 243.
,, ,, ,, Manchester Branch, 19, 44,
68, 83, 105, 206, 225, 242.
Kiautschou, 187, 223.
Kingston Relief Fund Stamps, 106.
Labuan, 64, 127, 240.
Lagos, 64.
Leeds Philatelic Society, 165.
Leeward Islands, 42, 80, 158.
Leicester Philatelic Exhibition, 105, 188, 208, 219.
,, ,, Society, 105.
Le Roy D'Etiolles Sale, The, 168.
Levant, British Post Offices in, 55, 71.
Libraries, Philatelic, 120, 136, 172.
Lindenberg Medal, The, 45.
Literature Society, Philatelic, 149, 165, 225.
Liverpool Philatelic Society, 84, 188.
Locals, 109.
Lowden v. Ewen, 25, 35, 44, 66.
Luxemburg, 15, 45, 103, 107, 121, 126, 128 (bis), 160
201, 212 (bis).
Malay States, 208, 223.
Maldives, 64.
Contents.
Malta, 42.
Manchester Philatelic Society, 16, 43, 67, 83, 104,
187, 205, 225, 242.
Marking of Forged Stamps, The, 2, 213.
Mart, The: —
Gl« ndining & Co , 24, 46, 211, 227 (bis), 228.
Martin Ray & Co., 24.
Plumridge & Co., 87.
Puttick & Simpson, 45, 86, 210, 228.
Ventoni, Bull & Cooper, 46, 211, 227.
Martin Ray & Co., Messrs., 24, 188.
Mauritania. 81.
Mauritius, 158, 222.
Maury, The late Arthur, 230.
Me & Myn, Limited, 146.
Minto Fete Philatelic Exhibition, The, 22, 54.
Modena, 127.
Montenegro, 126, 128, U5, 160.
Montserrat, 158, 240.
Morocco Agencies, 14, 48, 102, 124, 240.
Moyen Congo, 241.
Mozambique Co., 82, 241.
Nabha, 102.
Natal, 18.
National Collection of Ireland, The, 232.
Nepal, 129, 185,202.
New South Wales, 159, 185, 202, 222.
New Zealand, 15, 42, 44, 45, 64, 80 102, 124, 202.
Nicaragua, 43, 103, 124, 167, 204, 224, 241.
Notable Philatelists : —
Breitfuss, Frederick, 4, 23.
Campbell, G. Lionel, 116.
Djurling, Hilmer, 52.
Duerst, Geo. B., 26.
Gray, William Martello, F.C.A , 170.
Hinton, T. H., 150.
Jones, B. Gordon, 215.
Keyser, Consul Sixten, 100.
Walker, John, 130.
White, H. L., 74.
Norway, 82, 187, 204.
Obituary Notices: —
Fernley, Miss, 243.
Fraenkel, Heinrich, 194.
De Heer, D. M., 226.
Jacquier, Jules, 168.
Maury, Arthur, 230.
Perkin, Sir William, 148.
Orange River Colony, 202, 240.
Panama Republic, 15, 43.
Papua, 80, 102, 159, 203, 208, 226, 240.
Paraguay, 16, 43, 82, 146, 187, 204, 224, 241.
Perkin, The late Sir William, 148.
Peru, 82, 103, 224.
Philatelic Journal of Great Britain, 44.
Libraries. 120, 156, 172.
Literature Society, 149, 165, 225.
„ Novelty, A, 19.
Philatelic Societies : —
Birmingham, 206.
Herts, 83, 148, 205.
India, 84, 212.
Johannesburg, 21.
Junior (Manchester Branch), 19, 44, 68, 83, 105, 206,
225, 242.
Leeds, 165.
Leicester, 105, 187.
Liverpool, 84, 188.
Manchester, 16, 43, 67, 83, 104, 187, 205, 225, 242.
Royal, 1, 23, 44, 67, 125.
Scottish, 83.
(Juniors), 44, 105, 206.
Swedish, 128.
Transvaal, 206.
Philatelic Societies' Syllabuses, 149.
Philately, American Journal of, 85.
Philippines, 43, 187, 212.
Plumridge & Co., Messrs., 87.
Portuguese Colonies, 126.
Portugal 204,244.
Postage Stamp, The, 168.
Postage Stamps and their Collection, 229.
Postal Congress, The, 189, 244.
,, Service in Paris, 1653, The, 164.
Postmarks, Crimean, 166.
Postmaster-General's Report, The, 209.
Publications, New, 169.
Puttick & Simpson, Messrs., 45, 86, 210, 228.
Queensland, 15, 42, 64, 124, 203, 240.
Railway Letter Stamps, 3.
Registration Envelopes, 49, 50, 51, 85, 88 (bis), 188.
Re-union, 81.
Reviews : —
Bibliographie der Wichtigsten Spezialwerke iiber
die Postwertzeichen Einzeluer Lander, 180.
British Guiana Philatelic Journal, 20.
British India, Postage and Telegraph Stamps of,
183.
Histoire des Timbres- Poste Francais, 179.
How to Collect Postage Stamps, 207.
Japan, Summarised Catalogue, 89.
Me & Myn, Limited, 146.
Postage Stamps and their Collection, 229.
Sarawak, Postage Stamps of, 181.
Stamp Collectors' Annual, 1907, 68.
Rio de Oro, 16, 160, 205.
Rotterdam Exhibition, The, 20.
Roumania, 18, 82, 126, 242.
,, Issues of 1906, 6.
Royal Philatelic Society, 1, 23, 44, 67, 125.
Russia, 107, 208.
Russian China, 146.
St. Christopher, 24.
and Nevis, 15, 80, 222.
St. Lucia, 186.
St. Vincent, 102, 144, 203.
Sales of Collections, 167.
Salvador, 43, 66, 128, 224.
San Marino, 124.
Santander, 145, 159.
Sarawak, Postage Stamps of, 181.
Scottish Philatelic Society, 83.
(Juniors), 44, 105, 206.
Scott's Catalogue (66th Edition), 19.
Scott Stamp and Coin Co., The, 85.
Siam, 125.
Sicily, 128.
Sierra Leone, 103, 159.
Slot Machine, Stamps by, 108.
South Australia, 64, 81, 124, 144, 222, 240.
Southern Nigeria, 186, 203.
Spain, 24, 165, 205, 244.
Spanish Guinea, 82.
Stamp Albums, Duty on, 107.
,, Collectors' Annual, 1907, 68.
,, Trade Protection Association, 86.
Stamps by Slot Machine, 108.
,, Issued from 1840 to 1906, 127.
,, ,, in 1905, 107.
Stanley Gibbons, Limited, 21, 148, 188, 243.
Straits Settlements, 159.
Sudan, 42, 203.
Surinam, 66, 103.
Susse Perforation, 216.
Sweden, 24.
Swedish Philatelic Society, 128.
Switzerland, 66, 82, 128, 242.
. „ Forgeries of the Cantonal Stamps of,
29, 58, 77, 93, 111, 152, 176, 197.
Syllabuses of Philatelic Societies, 149.
Tahiti, 108.
Tariff, The New, 189.
Tasmania, 144, 159, 203, 240.
Telegraph Messengers, Novel Use for, 207.
Stamps, 212.
The Hague Exhibition, 168.
Transvaal, 64, 124, 159.
Philatelic Society, 206.
Trinidad, 17, 64, 103, 124, 159, 223.
Tunis, 81.
Turkey, 165.
Uruguay, 16, 125, 205, 224.
United States of America, 66, 103, 125, 126, 123, 207,
208, 211.
Vacation, The, 129.
Victoria, 64, 81, 103, 144, 223.
Ventom, Bull & Cooper, Messrs., 46, 211, 227.
Western Australia, 124, 145, 186, 223.
Why and Wherefore of Various Stamps, The, 191.
Whitfield King & Co.'s Catalogues, 22, 226.
World's Postage Stamp, The, 188.
Wurtemburg, 66, 128.
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JANUARY, 1907
Editorial Notes
UNDER this motto our Australian contemporary comments upon
the seeming inaction of the Royal Philatelic Society in publish-
ing the new edition of " Oceania," a forecast of which was
inserted in the London Philatelist some four years ago. It is not within
our province to defend the Society against the charges of
" Festina delay, which have at different periods during the past ten
Lente." years been made by many different journals, or concerning
the long interval which has occurred between the publica-
tion of its works, notably in the case of Africa, which took over twelve
years to complete. In spite of the difficulties attending that particular
work, the majority of its members most likely concurred in the criti-
cisms which were made, although, as is often the case, the biggest
growlers were unwilling to assist in its completion.
Having regard to all the circumstances, we do not, however,
consider that there is any just ground of complaint about the new
edition of " Oceania." It was stated, we believe, at the time the
announcement was made, that it would not be published for a con-
siderable period, as the desirability of consulting experts in the Colon}-,
and the fact of philatelists residing so many thousand miles apart,
joining in the compilation and comparing notes, must inevitably
occupy no small amount of time.
The work is also not done by the Society as a body, but by a small
Committee known as the Publishing Committee, two prominent mem-
bers of which were on the Publishing Committee of "Africa, Part III.,"
and did most of the work in connection withr that volume ; and so for
some time past, " Oceania " has pressed practically upon the shoulders
of one who, although one of the most enthusiastic and capable
philatelists of the present day, has for the past eighteen months had to
carry other philatelic cares, as well as the burden of getting so
prodigious a work ready for the press.
Another cause of delay has been the difficulty of getting unused or
nearly unused specimens for the various plates of Sydney Views, etc.,
for illustrating the work, and in this connection we believe that in
spite of the appeals which have been made to collectors all over the
world to send their best specimens or photos of them for reproduction,
not a single one has come from Australia.
We understand that the stamps of the different Colonies forming
the Commonwealth will be treated and published in separate books,
each about the size of the first editions of " Oceania," and no doubt the
entire work, when completed, will be something far in excess of any
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other similar publication. He would be a rash man indeed to predict
the actual completion of the series, therefore, for several years to come.
It would, however, be an advantage, and at all events of interest to
very many, if short announcements were made from time to time in
the official organ of the Society, letting the members and others inter-
ested know how the work was progressing.
To discover whether a stamp is a forgery or not is a matter of more
or less difficulty — so much depends upon the skill with which it has
been produced — but to deal with the evil effectively is a
The Marking vastly more difficult problem. In the case of a forgery
of Forged creeping into the collection of a friend, it is sufficient to
Stamps. point out the weed to be eradicated, and the same
occurs in the cases of the stockbooks of dealers of
reputation. But it is no use blinking the fact that there are both
collectors and dealers who in such events will simply put the stamp on
one side, and take the earliest opportunity of disposing of it in another
approval book sent out to a different district. We have had instances
furnished to us of this having been done in high value I.R. Official forged
surcharges on the Queen's Heads, etc., and the whole matter caused a
long discussion at a recent meeting of the Manchester Philatelic Society,
to see whether anything could be done to remedy the evil. The most
drastic method of dealing with the practice which was proposed was
to deface all forgeries declared to be such by an Expert Committee of
the Society, with a large letter " F," or the word "forged," or
" forgery " in bold type. The desire to deal with this matter in some
effective way is no new thing, as can be seen from the proceedings of the
German Philatelic Congresses, when similar proposals were on the
agenda in 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, and 1906.
Exchange Society Secretaries can, of course, provide for it
by inserting a clause in the rules, that each member will submit
to an Expert Committee defacing any stamp adjudged to be a
forgery. But what happens to the sender, when the stamp in question
does not belong to him, or when, as is very likely to happen, he knows
where he got the stamp from and could have redress, if it had not
been defaced ? Will a third person, be he dealer or collector, take a
defaced stamp back and return the money, especially if it should be a
valuable one ?
The whole question bristles with difficulties. Everyone can do
with his own stamps what he likes, but when they belong to a third
party, then " hands off."
So far we have only proceeded upon the supposition that the defaced
stamp is really a forgery. But what if it should be proved afterwards
that the Expert Committee has made a mistake ? And that such mis-
takes can happen is evidenced by the law proceedings taken against the
Germania Ring, which were decided quite recently against the Ring.
The Expert Committee of the Ring had marked a stamp sent to them
to expertise, forged ; other experts declared it to be genuine. An action
was the result and the Germania Ring had to pay.
The International Dealers' Association in Berlin, a very strong-
body composed of all the principal dealers in the world, proposed
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at the Eighteenth German Philatelic Union, that it should be decreed
that all Societies and Experts should perforate all forged stamps found
by them with the word " Falsch." This is a bold step, but coming
from the Association itself may prove the foundation for general action.
Great difficulties are still to be surmounted, yet there is a hope now, in
Germany at all events, we may come to a practical result.
It will be interesting to see how this decree works in practice :
but so far as this country is concerned, we must confess to not seeing
how the evil is to be met. It is not those who are members of Phila-
telic Societies who need protection, but the large number of collectors
who are outside the pale, and have neither the knowledge nor experience
necessary to distinguish between dealers of repute and the sharks of
the trade.
At the same time, to deface other people's stamps seems to us a
very risky business, and one not to be commended — even when the
object to be attained is of so much importance to all concerned in the
welfare of our hobby.
We have received from Mr. Ewen " No. 4 Priced Catalogue of the
Railway Letter Stamps of the United Kingdom," with a " Preface "
published under a different cover ; and also " No. 1
The Priced Catalogue of the Newspaper and Parcel Stamps
Distinction, issued by the Railway Companies of the United King-
dom, 1855- 1906."
While not a disciple of Railway Letter Stamps, one cannot but
admire the exhaustive way in which the subject has been dealt with by
Mr. Ewen. It has always seemed to us a case of love's labour lost,
but, as the proverb says, cliacun a son gout, and there is something to
be said in favour of Railway Letter" Stamps, although, in our view, it
is not philately.
We have no desire to raise the old vexed question as to whether
that word full of pregnant meaning covers fiscals or not. In the uni-
versal acceptance of the term w7e hold it does not, and its derivation
has nothing to do with it. It is purely a question of application and not
derivation. One of the greatest arguments against fiscalists is the
nature of what they collect. A philatelist does know where to draw
the line, and that is why he cannot admit the fiscalist, who has no line
apparently to draw.
This soliloquy is caused by the third volume mentioned above. It
is lavishly illustrated and as well written and produced as Mr. Ewen's
" Railway Letter Stamps," yet what possible interest can these things
be ? Of course a man can collect anything, and whatever that article
happens to be he will get some interest out of it; but, really, tram tickets
are equally as interesting and collectable as parcel stamps, and possess
the merit of being in certain cases a great deal more valuable when you
hit the lucky number. If parcel stamps, why not railway tickets,
tram tickets, bobbin labels, and thimbles ? Fiscalism covers a multi-
tude of things.
No — we never did like fiscals, always foreseeing the danger of there
being practically no proper definition of the cult, and this latest work
confirms both our views and our prejudices.
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Notable Philatelists
Frederick Breitfuss.
NOW-A-DAYS, due chiefly to the changed manner in which people
collect, it is more difficult than in the olden days to judge of
the relative strength of different collections. At the time when
general collecting was in vogue, the collection of Mr. Breitfuss was
reckoned as the third or fourth best in the world, and in spite of the
altered condition of things his would be numbered amongst the six
best collections to-day. He tells us that he commenced collecting in
1864, when thirteen years of age. His father, who was Court jeweller
to the Czar, gave a general order to a dealer in Germany for all stamps
which were quoted at less than 10 silbergroschen (is.) per stamp.
This order was duly executed at a cost to Breitfuss peve of some 300
t balers (about £45), and formed the foundation-stone of this great
collection. It is interesting to learn that among the stamps under is.
were the provisional 1 and 2 cents British Guiana of 1862, which Mr.
Breitfuss still has in his collection, together with the other twenty-
three varieties of each value.
In 1871 Mr. Breitfuss went to Marseilles, where he continued to
collect, though at that time he had to be content with ploughing a
lonely furrow, for he could not find a single philatelist in the place.
While there he bought several small but good collections, the
property of French officers who had mortgaged them before going to
the front in the war against Germany and had failed to return to their
native country. His great purchase was the Nothhaffe collection a
few years ago.
In 1873 he came to London and remained until April, 1875.
During his stay in this " right little, tight little island," he made
the acquaintance of the late Dr. Viner, who introduced him as a mem-
ber of the Royal Philatelic Society, London, of which he has continued
his membership right up to the present time, being therefore one of its
oldest fellows. He came over to London again in 1897, officiating
as a judge at the Exhibition in that year, and he again officiated at the
Manchester Exhibition of 1899.
His collection, although a general one, is really composed of more
or less specialized collections of all the countries of the world. Unused
and used stamps, many in blocks, are included, and special attention is
paid to shades. There are also essays and proofs, and, to make it as
complete as possible, reprints are shown. In addition, Mr. Breitfuss
collected forgeries bearing genuine postmarks that have franked letters
and thus deceived the postal authorities. Add to this, used and unused
envelopes, postcards, and wrappers, it is indeed a general collection in
the fullest sense of the term, of adhesives and entires. Mr. Breitfuss
also collects telegraph stamps and entires of every country, but declines
to have anything to do with fiscals.
He was a great friend of the late Grand Duke Michaelovitch, and has
more than once expressed the hope that his collection would some day
be to Russia what the Tapling collection is to Great Britain.
Notable Philatelists,
Frederick Breitfuss
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Roumania:
The Issues of 1906
By George B. Duerst.
Eight Series in Twelve Months.
ROUMANIA must lately have been watched with envious eyes by
some of the Central and South American Republics, for has she
not gone a few steps further in the creation of new series of
stamps in a shorter time than any of them have ever done ? As one
paper puts it : — " Our descendants will regard with admiration the
Roumanian creations of the year 1906, but still more the courage and
the willingness of philatelists, who have bought them with such a
rush." The Roumanian Postal Administration has evidently counted
upon the greed of philatelists, otherwise such a quantity would never
have been issued. Precedents for issuing commemoration sets for
jubilees of states and kings, for exhibitions, and for hospitals, can be
found in plenty ; but it is rather unfortunate, to say the very least,
that all these events should have fallen into twelve months.* To issue
eight sets of stamps within twelve months shows the commercial spirit
which has of late years entered a nation, which hitherto thought only
of corn, maize, and pigs. Pity these, their former loves, are so little
represented on the new sets. I have not the slightest doubt that the
Administration had some fear, but no qualms, when the exhibition set
appeared, that there would at last be a crash, and a heavy loss. But,
thanks to the splendid bringing-up stamp collectors have had in the
last ten years, even this set, with and without "Service" surcharge,
went like hot cakes.
It would be of interest if the Roumanian Government would publish
the net profit resulting out of their eight sets.
All philatelists hope the flood is over and that we shall not hear of
any new stamps being issued in Roumania for several years to
come.
Even the Roumanians are sick of the never-ceasing stream of new
stamps. L' Independence Ronmaine, of October 23rd, says " that the
delay in the issue was caused by the bad weather." Such a reason for
issuing a set of exhibition stamps at the very end of the exhibition is
rather novel. I wonder whether the paper or the colour or the gum
was affected by the bad weather. The same paper says : — " Do not
* We suppose our contributor is sarcastic. We should have hailed such a coincidence
with delight if the Authorities had made one set, or preferably one stamp do duty for the
lot, as they might very easily have done. — Ed.
Roumania.
issue any more, all collections are full ! You jubilee too much in
Roumania and loose the little brains left to you ! Our philatelic glory
is now complete, therefore let it rest ! "
These words from a well-known Roumanian newspaper are severe,
but justified, and I hope the vox populi will produce the effect, which
the bleating of the sacrificed philatelist will never do. At the same
time some rapacious Government will some day kill the goose that
lays the golden egg, and the last attempt of Roumania comes
dangerously close to this momentous point.
I will now give the various issues and begin with the charity
stamps : —
5th January, 1906. — Charity Stamps.
The Queen as Spinner.
According to an official notice in the Roum. - Lloyd, Charity
Stamps of the value of 3 and 5 bani were to be issued on the 24th
December, 1905, old style. These were sold to the public at 10 and
15 bani, the difference to be given to the " Policlinica " and
" Tesatorea," two charity institutions under the patronage of Queen
Elizabeth.
It was deemed expedient not to wait until the whole set was ready
owing to the Christmas holidays, because it was thought that during
this time a very large sale might be relied upon.
The design consists of a large circle with Queen Elizabeth sitting
with a silk spindle in her hand, and the inscription, " Dumneden sa
ne duca mana, Elisabeta " (God direct our hand, Elizabeth). Size,
26 X 36 J mm.
" Policlinica" is a hospital and "Tesatorea " a society founded to
promote the re-establishment of the culture of silkworms and the silk
industry in Roumania.
The two higher values of 10 and 15 bani were issued on the 13th of
January and were sold to the public at 20 and 25 bani, the difference
also to be given to the same two charities.
These stamps could only be used for inland letters and at face
value ; 500,000 sets are said to have been printed.
Perforated 11 J.
3 (10)*
5d5)
10 (20)
15 (25)
bani ...
,, ...
,, ...
,, ...
.. red-brown.
.. green.
carmine.
. . lilac.
Perforated
nj x
I3i-
5(io)
10 (20)
15 (25)
bani ...
,, ...
,, ...
.. green.
. . carmine.
.. lilac.
This set was sold out very quickly, and this doubtless contributed
a great deal in influencing the authorities to issue two further sets.
* In all instances the figures in brackets indicate the sale price to the public. — Ed.
The Philatelic Record,
5th March, 1906.— Charity Stamps.
The Queen as Weaver.
The second set depicts Queen Elizabeth sitting at a weaving frame,
and the design was drawn by the Roumanian painter, Costin Petrescu.
Besides the usual inscriptions of " Romaina Posta " and " Timbru de
binefacere," we also find one " Victorul tarcol tese femea," meaning,
"The future of the country weaves the woman," and the name of the
Queen of Roumania. Size, 26 X 36J mm.
This set could also be used at face value for inland letters only.
Perforated 11 J.
3 (10) bani ... ... ... pale brown.
5 (15) » pale green.
10 (20) „ ... rose.
Perforated nj- X 13 J.
5 (15) bani ... ... ... pale green.
10 (20) „ ... ... ... rose.
15 (25) » mauve.
Perforated 11J X 13I X 11J X 11 J.
5 (15) bani .. ... ... pale green.
5th March, 1906. — Charity Stamps.
Queen Elizabeth as Samaritan.
A third set appeared also, but the difference between the face value
and the sale price was to go solely to the " Policlinica Regina
Elisabeta." On the stamps Queen Elizabeth is depicted as the good
Samaritan, helping a wounded man who is lying on the ground. At
the top, " Romana Posta," and two Geneva crosses; at the bottom,
" Rana legata si lacramile sterse, Elisabeta," signifying " The wound
bound up and the tears stilled, Elizabeth."
Perforated n£
.
3 (10) bani ...
5d5) „
15 (25) »
pale brown,
pale green,
mauve.
Perforated
5 (15) bani
nj X
13*.
pale brown.
Perforated
3 (10) bani ...
5 (15) »
10(20) „
15 (25) „
13* X
Hi.
pale brown,
pale green,
rose,
mauve.
All the three Charity Sets stamps were printed in
stamps in ten rows of eight. The distances between the
Some are 3 mm. and others 9 mm. from one another.
sheets of 80
stamps vary.
Roumania.
14th June, iqo6. — To celebrate the 25th Jubilee of the Kingdom.
Head of King Charles to left in black in an oval, surmounted by a
crown ; inscription at the top, " Nihil sine Deo," from the Roumanian
coat of arms ; below, " Romania in XXV. an al Regatului," and value
in figures between "
bani." Upright rectangular
, size
22* X 33^ mm.
Perforated
nh Printed by Messrs. Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., Ltd.,
of London
1 ban,
light brown, centre black
500,000.
3 bani,
red-brown, ,,
500,000.
Sept.
5 „
green,
1,000,000.
10 „
rose, ,,
500,000.
Sept.
15 „
lilac, ,,
1,000,000.
Sept.
25 »
blue,
...
400,000.
4° »
dark brown, „
300,000.
Sept.
50 »
bistre,
300,000.
1 leu,
red,
250,000.
Sept.
2 lei,
orange,
Error.
Centre inverted.
25 bani, blue, centre black.
250,000.
About
this stamp I cannot say anything,
as I
have not so far
received any reliable
information, nor have received it from any of my
correspondents.
Printed
in sheets
of 100 stamps in ten rows of ten.
July — September, 1906. — To celebrate the 40th Anniversary
of the King.
Oblong rectangular. Various scenes printed in black in centre. The
inscriptions are " Romana," description of the picture, and " Posta."
The value is described in figures, also the years 1866 and 1906. All
these inscriptions are placed in different positions on the various values.
Perforated 11^. The thickness of the paper varies; specimens are
found on nearly transparent paper.
Aug.
1 ban,
light brown, centre black
1,000,000.
? >
3 bani,
red-brown, ,,
1,000,000.
J"iy-
5 „
green,
2,000,000.
Aug.
10 „
rose, , ,,
1,000,000.
J«iy-
i5 ,,
lilac, „
2,000,000.
Sept.
25 „
light blue, „
800,000.
.ij
40 ,,
dark brown, ,,
600,000.
5?
50 »
bistre, ,,
600,000.
Aug.
1 leu,
red, ,,
500,000.
>>
2 lei,
orange, „
Error of Colour.
500,000.
Sept.
25 bani,
olive-green, centre black
(?)
io The Philatelic Record.
The scenes depicted are as follows : —
i ban. Charles I. swears to the constitution.
3 bani. The newly-elected Prince travels in his country.
5 bani. Charles I. in the Battle of Calapt during the Russo-
Turkish Campaign.
io bani. Charles I. meeting Osman Pasha in 1878 (?).
15 bani. Charles I. in 1866 and in 1906.
25 bani. Roumanian troops crossing the Danube.
40 bani. Entry into Bucarest after the campaign of 1878.
50 bani. Charles I. on horseback in battle.
1 leu. Consecration of the Cathedral of Argez in 1896.
2 lei. Consecration of the renovated St. Nicolas Church in
Jassy, 1904.
This issue was also printed in London, by Messrs. Bradbury,
Wilkinson & Co., Ltd., in sheets of 100 stamps in ten rows of ten.
How many errors of colour (25 bani olive-green and blue) exist, it
is impossible to say.* When the first few sheets of each value arrived
in Bucarest, it was found that the 25 bani stamps had not been printed
in the right colour, blue. The Administration notified the printers at
once of this error, and returned the sheets. Some of them must, how-
ever, have got into the hands of dealers, as they have appeared in the
market. It is to be hoped the whole order (800,000) were not printed
in the wrong colour, and if this should be the case, that the printers
will destroy the lot.
October, 1906. — Charity Stamps.
Angel with Palm Branch.
The design of this set originated with Queen Elizabeth, as the
inscription at the foot denotes. Two supplicating hands are stretched
out by an angel with palm branch. Besides the usual inscriptions we
rind another in Latin : — " Gloria autem, honor et pax omni operand
bonum," signifying, " But glory, honour and peace are with everyone
who does good." Printed in three colours on white paper. Perf. 12.
Size, 24 x 35^. mm.
3 (10) bani ... ... brown, orange and light blue.
5 (x5) » » » green.
10(20) „ „ „ rose.
15 (25) » ,, ,, hlac.
Blue and green in the 5 bani value being found not to harmonise,
the orange has been changed to red ; therefore,
5 (15) bani ... ... green, red and light blue.
* Concerning this stamp we believe the facts to be that in the original order the
Government of Roumania specified the colour of the border for the 20 bani stamp to be
printed in green ; after the first delivery this was stopped by order of the Postal Authori-
ties, and the colour changed to blue, in order that the colour of this stamp might be in
conformity with stamps of the same value in other countries of the Postal Union. 3,000
sheets had already been printed ; 2,500 sheets (of 100 stamps) were delivered, the remain-
ing 500, being waste sheets, were destroyed by the printers as usual in such cases. None
of the 2,500 sheets delivered to Roumania have been returned, so that the total available
for sale is 250,000. We do not gather that this stamp has ever been issued, and in our
opinion it should not be accorded catalogue rank. It falls within a well-defined class, of
which many examples could be enumerated. — Ed.
Roumania.
ii
29th — 31st October, 1906. — Exhibition Stamps.
We now come to the most unnecessary issue of all. Somebody (most
likely the Committee of the Exhibition) proposed that special stamps,
to a total of 130,000 lei, should be printed, 70,000 lei to go to the
exhibition treasury. The stamps were only to be obtained at
the exhibition and to be allowed for franking letters, etc., for the space
of three days only, viz., from the 28th to 30th September. But who
was to get the 60,000 lei (less cost of printing) ? Somebody, or the
post office ?
The proposal was accepted, and advance orders for cash were
booked in the exhibition. The advance bookings did not flourish, so
the date of issue was put off until the 29th to 31st October. To put
it off farther was useless as the exhibition closed on the latter date.
No official decree about this issue exists, nor can any information
be obtained at the General Post Office ; 15,000 sets were printed by
Albert Baer, in Bucarest. Lithographed. Designs by C. Stengel.
On the 29th October the Roum.- Lloyd states that the stamps have
been issued, and two days later that the exhibition stamps, which
could only be obtained in the exhibition, would be withdrawn from
circulation the 1st of November, 1906.
Various scenes and pictures are to be seen on the stamps, which
are upright rectangular in shape, measuring 44 X 24 mm. Perforated
11^. The centres are all black.
5 bani, yellowish green . . . Peasant ploughing.
• • • >? ?j
Exhibition building
• • • ?? ? ?
An old princely Roumanian
country residence.
• • • j? ??
Royal Pavilion in Exhibition.
• • • j? ?> ??
King on horseback.
• • • 55 j?
... Queen Elizabeth writing.
The whole set also appeared surcharged S. E., meaning Servicial
Expositici = official service of the exhibition.
The 40 bani exists also, perf. 13J.
The plates of this issue have been destroyed.
During the last few days I have read that " Somebody " consisted
of one dealer, two collectors, and a chief official of the Post Office in
the Exhibition. For the permission of the post to give the stamps
currency during three days, the Post Office received 900 sets, which
they sold for £8,550 in three days. Thus the four originators netted a
nice round sum.
10 „
rose ...
15 ■»
violet
25 ,,
blue
30 „
pink
40 »
green
50 „
75 »
1L50C.
orange
pale brown
red lilac
2I. 50c.
31.
yellow
orange brown
ssssssssss
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Archer's Perforations.
By Plain Anchor.
<Jfif LL philatelists are indebted to Mr. Hodson, and to you for
fjk publishing the result of his studies. To assist in tracing out
m jl the history from the start I beg to give the following facts : —
The plates for the id. red, small crown, varied in size from the
fact that the rocking of the roller into them would extend the metal
in degrees, varying according to the different pressures applied and the
consistency of the metal itself.
The paper, being hand made, varied in thickness, and shrank from
the damping necessary before printing, in varying degrees. The
gumming also caused shrinking.
Some help may be gained from these facts by examining very
badly centred stamps with the small lettering.
Archer said before the Committee : — "There were 12 plates, all of
different sizes. Messrs. Bacon & Petch were directed by Mr. Hill to
make new plates to remedy this, which they did."
On this subject the following is interesting : —
5th July, 1849.
Sir, — Immediately on your leaving me this morning I
discovered you had unknowingly led me into a great error and
into a great loss of time by giving me, at first, a sheet of
labels that did not at all correspond with the one you brought
me to-day. The one you brought to-day is the same as the
machine, and it places me in an uncertainty as to how I had
better proceed; but till I see you I shall go on with the new
rachet, suitable to the first sheet you brought. It quite
surprises me to find these sheets of labels do not correspond,
and don't know how far it may interfere with your plan.
If this had not occurred your machine would have been
completed this month back, which is much to be deplored.
Shall I see you to-morrow ? — Respectfully yours,
J. Addenbrooke.
The official date of the first trial of Archer's machine was 6th
December, 1848. The second trial was made at Somerset House in
January, 1850.
Some sheets perforated were sent to provincial towns in addition
to those sent to the Houses of Parliament, a total of 5,000 sheets
being distributed altogether.
The two first machines were thrown aside about July, 1848.
The first trial perforation submitted to Mr. Hill was on plain
paper, i.e., paper without stamps printed upon it.
Archer's Perforations. 13
Addenbrooke stated he made the first alterations to Archer's
machine in April, 1849.
The Government order for their first machine is dated 3rd
September, 1849. For a second set of needles, 7th May, 1850.
I suggest the study of the lettering of the stamps is not yet
complete. I believe there were more sets of punches than referred to.
The first set may be distinguished by the letters being well shaped,
except the J, which is square, as in the second set used to the id.
black, and stamps with this set are always found with the X
postmark.
Second Set. — The letters are somewhat smaller, and the J is round,
but yet not quite so well shaped as in the first set of the id. black.
The X postmark is not always found with this set.
Third Set. — The letters are larger but not so well formed, and not
found with the X postmark.
Fourth Set. — The letters are much larger, and are easily dis-
tinguished. In all sets the G's are very similar, but, curiously, they
appear to be a trifle smaller in the fourth set.
The " state of plates " may help if specimens with margins can be
examined. The first state comprised plates 12 to 92, and to a limited
extent 10 and 11.
In the second state a small dot was added in the margin at the
top above the inscription and between the sixth and seventh stamps,
and a vertical line was placed in the same position in the bottom
margin.
State Three. — A circular ornament was placed at the centre of the
side margins, and of this state plate 132 was the first and 137 the
last.
I have just made the discovery that there is a state of plate of
the id. red not mentioned by Messrs. Wright & Creek, as is shown
by the two enclosed stamps.
In one the ornament has large leaves, which are enclosed in a circle,
and this state is not mentioned by Messrs. Wright & Creek. In it the
lettering of the stamps is of the small type, and it is, therefore,
probably early, as a mint block of 18 small crown, perf. 16, I have in
my collection, with margin showing ornament, is of the small leaf
pattern without circle.
I hope that Mr. Hodson and others will give further information,
which I am sure will be appreciated.
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The Philatelic Record.
The earliest information as to Neiv Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
Bermuda.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us
a specimen of the 2^d. value which has just
been issued, but informs us that the other
two new denominations (2d. and 4d.),
chronicled in October, are not yet on sale
in the Islands.
Brunei. — The London Philatelist describes
a complete set for this Native State. The
stamps are formed by overprinting the
Crown type of Labuan with the word
" Brunei," and the new value in thick
block capitals.
Adhesives.
1 cent in black
on ic. violet and black.
1 cent in red on ,, ,,
2 cents ,,
3c. brown and black.
2 cents ,,
8c. vermilion and black
3 cents ,,
3c. brown and black.
4 cents ,,
12c. yellow and black.
5 cents ,,
16c. brown and black.
Scents ,,
8c. vermilion and black
10 cents ,.
16c. brown and green.
25 cents ,,
16c.
30 cents ,,
16c. „ ,.
50 cents ,,
16c. ,, „
1 dollar ,,
8c. vermilion and black.
Great Britain. Offices in Morocco.
— We have been shown by Messrs. Whit-
field King & Co. various values of the
current set, overprinted " Morocco Agen-
cies," and values in " centimos " and
"pesetas." The denominations are as
follows : —
Adhesives.
5c. on Jd. yellow-green,
ioc. on id. scarlet.
15c. en ihd. purple and green.
20c. on 2d. green and scarlet.
25c. on 2^d. ultramarine.
50c. on 5S. purple and ultramarine.
ip. on iod. purple and scarlet.
3p. on 2s. 6d. lilac.
6p. on 5s. carmine.
Grenada. — The Postage Due stamps are
now appearing on multiple watermark paper.
E wen's Weekly chronicles the 2d. and 3d.
values.
Adhesives.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
2d. black. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
id. ,, ,, ,,
India. — Mr. W. T. Wilson writes: — "I
' ' enclose the new 1 anna India Postage and
" Revenue just issued, and am advised that
" this stamp, overprinted ' On H.M.S.,' will
' ' be issued very shortly ; it is stated on best
' ' official authority that no other values will
" appear with Postage and Revenue."
Adhesive.
ia. carmine. (Postage and Revenue).
Official stamp.
On
ia. carmine. Surcharged H M in black.
S
Jamaica. — The Monthly Journal has
received the 6d. and is. values of the
Queen's Head set upon multiple watermark
paper.
Adhesives.
6d. orange. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple,
is. brown. ,, ,,
N
ew issues.
15
Queensland. — The Postmaster-General
writes from Brisbane, under date 17th
November, igo6, stating that the 2s. 6d.
and 10s. values of the lithographed stamps
are not yet in use.
The date of their issue is uncertain as
present stocks will probably last eighteen
and twelve months respectively.
New Zealand. — Messrs. Whitfield King
& Co. send us the Christchurch Exhibition
set, as illustrated below ; they are not
beautiful.
Mr. Salt, of Wellington, forwards the id.
Government Insurance, design redrawn, the
VR omitted, the rocks and sea re-arranged,
and a window placed in the lighthouse. He
informs us the others are expected. The
same correspondent also states that the
Government Departments will shortly be
supplied with current stamps, either over-
printed with initials or perforated ; when
the returns for requirements are complete,
it will be decided which.
Adhesives.
£d. blue-green,
id. red.
3d. blue and brown.
6d. green and pink.
Government Insurance stamp.
id. dark blue. (Design redrawn).
St. Christopher and Nevis. —Eiven's
Weekly has seen the 3d. value on multiple
watermark paper ; the id. was listed some
months back, but we believe it is not yet on
sale.
Adhesive.
Wink. CA and Crown multipU
3d. orange and green.
Foreign Countries.
German Empire. Offices in Morocco.
— The following are the latest to appear
upon the watermarked paper.
Adhesives.
3c. on 3pf. brown. Watermarked.
25c on 2opf. ultramarine. ,,
Italy. — Dr. Diena has shown us the
current 15c. stamp of Italy, imperforate
vertically.
Luxemburg. —Messrs. Whitfield King &
Co. inform us that the first value of a new
set for this country has appeared : it shows a
portrait of the Grand Duke Wilhelm.
Adhesive.
ioc. red.
Panama, Republic of. — We are advised
by Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. of the
values of the new set further to those
i6
The Philatelic Record.
chronicled last month, viz., an 8c. and ioc.
The Monthly Journal adds the 25c. and 50c,
and also states that the 2c. has already
been overprinted " Canal Zone."
Adhesives.
8c. black and purple (Manuel J. Harlado).
ioc. black and violet (Jose de Obaldia).
25c. black and brown (Jomas Herrera).
50c, black (Jose de Falrega).
Surcharged " Canal Zone " in black.
2c. black and red.
Paraguay. — The Monthly Journal men-
tions that the colours of the ic. and 2c.
Official Stamps of 1904 have been changed,
coming now in olive and light green
respectively.
Adhesives.
Official stamps.
ic. olive.
2C light green.
Uruguay. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us
a used specimen of a new type of 5c. The
design is larger than that of the last 5c,
and shows the Arms of Uruguay, etc.,
lithographed on plain white paper.
A dhesive.
5c. blue.
Spain. Elobey, Annobon v Corisco.
— Ewen's Weekly states that certain values
of the 1905 set have been overprinted as
below : we are also indebted to the same
journal for the following particulars of the
1907 set.
A dhesives.
Stamps of 1905 Surcharged.
ioc. in black on ic. in red.
15c. in red on 2c. violet.
25c. in red on 3c. black.
50c. in black on 4c. red.
Series of 1907.
iC. dark violet.
2C. black.
3c. red.
4c. light green.
5C green,
ioc. violet.
15c. rose.
25c. orange.
50c. blue.
75c. brick-red.
ip. dark sepia.
2p. carmine.
3p. black-brown.
4p. bronze-green.
5p. dark rose.
iop. red.
Fernando Po. — The new set here is also
listed by Ewen's Weekly as follows : —
Adhesives.
ic. indigo.
2C. red.
3c. dark violet.
4c black.
5c. dark orange,
ioc. red.
15c. bronze-green.
25c. black-brown.
50c. green.
75c. carmine.
ip. blue.
2p. brick-red.
3P. rose.
4p. violet.
5p. dark sepia,
iop. chestnut.
Rio de Oro. — And also here :—
Adhesives.
ic. green.
2c. light blue.
3c. violet.
4c. light green.
5c. rose.
ioc. dark orange.
15c. brick-red.
25c. blue.
50c. dark brown.
75c. green.
ip. carmine.
2p. black-brown.
3p. bronze-green.
4p. dark rose.
5p. dark green,
iop. violet.
Notes and News.
An Omission.
By an oversight, Plate XXI. illustrating
Mr. Yardley's article on Portugal, was not
published with the November or December
numbers. We circulate it, together with
our apologies, with the present issue.
Great Britain.
In reference to the id. stamps with a
curious nature of perforation at the left-
hand side, as reported by us in these columns
in Vol. XXVIII., page 219, and again in this
number, a correspondent writing to Ewen's
Weekly says "that he has found similar
specimens from the left-hand side of sheets
and also others from the right-hand side."
Manchester Philatelic Society.
The Society has removed its headquarters
from the Grand Hotel to the Manchester
Geographical Society's building, 16, S.
Mary's Parsonage. Here the 250th meeting
was held on Friday evening, January nth,
when there was a large attendance. The
special attraction was a display of interest-
ing stamps (limited to 12 by each member)
selected, not so much on account of variety,
as because of some special attraction of
size, design, history, or personal interest,
each exhibitor briefly explaining the reasons
for the choice of his stamps. A number of
members of the Junior Society were present
by invitation.
Notes and News.
17
Is America becoming Mexicanized ?
We frequently hear of Mexico becoming
Americanized, but now the U.S is to copy
a postal system discarded by Mexico twenty
years ago. Our Washington correspondent
sends us the astounding news that our
postage stamps are to be overprinted with
the names of the town from which they are
sold ! The class of towns to be so dis-
tinguished number about 5,900, and say
ten stamps in the set will advance the
number of varieties to 59,000, quite a nice
addition to our albums. This plan was
tried experimentally some forty years ago,
only numbers were used in place of names ;
it was, however, found impracticable. The
country was small then, but it could not be
made to work. We should say that it is
absolutely impossible now. It is possible
we may get the plan started and perhaps to
keep it up for six months, but to maintain
the system is beyond the powers of the
government. From a philatelic standpoint
we think it will give a great boom to
business. Thousands will endeavour to
make a ' ' post office directory ' ' with used
stamps. Fathers will encourage their
children to collect stamps from every town,
it will provide amusement to boys and girls
and many older persons. A percentage of
these will certainly drift into stamp collect-
ing proper. A complete collection will be
difficult to obtain ; there will certainly be
errors. Post offices are made and others
discontinued every month, so some will be
rare. We wish our friends joy, and extend
our heartfelt sympathy to the new printers
and the post office officials.
Great Britain : Perf. x Roulette.
Further upon the note in these columns
last month Major Evans, in the Monthly
Journal, makes the following comments,
from which it will be seen the stamp is not
rouletted at all. We should have been
more than surprised if it had been, for so
far as is known there was no rouletting
machine available for use at the period at
Somerset House.
" Four copies are said to be known, one
used at Manchester, February 7th, 1855;
one used in London, February 8th, 1855 ;
one used at Sheffield and the fourth with an
illegible postmark, thus at least three out
of the four were used in different places and
presumably came from different sheets.
All four are proved by their lettering to be
from the left hand vertical row of the
sheet, and the presumption would be that
sheets were imperforate at the left hand
side and that the margin was rouletted off.
Through the kindness of the owner of one
of these specimens we have had an oppor-
tunity of examining it ; it is probably the
best of the four for that purpose as it has
the left hand side still attached. At first
sight the stamp appears to be entirely im-
perforate at left but on close examination
shows that this is not quite the case, neither
is it rouletted in the ordinary sense of the
term. There are traces of circular or rather
semi-circular cuts along the side not entirely
piercing the paper, and it seems to us to be
a case of a blind perforation ; but the curious
thing is, that although the dents are in-
distinct and almost impossible to guage,
they are certainly larger than those of the
16 perforation and we should say they
would run about 10 or 11 to the 20 mm.
' ' It must be remembered that the stamps
of this period were perforated as at present
with a comb machine and the copy before
us appears to have been perforated with
such a machine, but with the short vertical
line of pins at the left hand end of the row
deficient or altered. It would be interesting
to ascertain, if possible, whether any injury
happened to the machine at this point,
necessitating the use of some less perfect
single line machine for perforating off this
margin of the sheet, or whether any experi-
ments were made before the introduction of
the 14 guage by substituting a row of
larger pins more widely spaced for this
particular row in the 16 guage machine.
Such pins of course would not fit into the
bed plate, they would therefore have to be
shorter than the others and probably would
fail to pierce the paper of any of the sheets
and thus might produce the appearance
described. We have since been shown two
more of the copies referred to above which
show the abnormal perforation to be a kind
of piercing in curved lines like that of the
stamps of Hannover, etc., perces en arc, but
very rough and with wide and irregular
spaces between the semi-circular cuts. A
curious circumstance is that although the
three specimens we had seen came from
quite different parts of the vertical row, the
irregularities in the spacing of the cuts are
identically the same on all three, as if the
cutters had been inserted into the comb
machine, as we suggested in the preceeding
paragraph."
Warning.
The Berliner Briefmarhen Zeitung warns
collectors about purchasing Trinidad
stamps. The forgers cut the label con-
taining the value out of the is. and 5s.
stamps and fill in the labels impressed
with 10s. and £1. This is the same kind
of fraud which has been practised with
King's head, Lagos, concerning which we
warned our readers many months ago.
Egypt.
A new value in the stamps of Egypt
has recently appeared, namely 4 mil-
liemes carmine. This stamp is specially
issued for the franking of illustrated post
cards, which hitherto could only be franked
by two stamps — 1 + 3 or 2 + 2.
By the way, the number of post offices
in Egypt has risen during the last twenty
years from 169 to 1,081. The number of
letters, etc., rose in the same period from
12J to 5of millions.
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The Philatelic Record.
Roumania.
We had a ' ' false alarm ' ' of another
jubilee issue recently, which would have
made three sets within the year, not includ-
ing the charity labels. Latest information,
however, is that the latest set is simply one
of labels, gotten out to advertise the exposi-
tion at Bucharest, and without postal use
or value. — The American Journal of Philately,
October, 1906.
Our information is quite different . We are
assured that the stamps have been printed at
the Government offices, and were during the
Exhibition available for internal postage.
Types and Errors of Natal "Postage Half-
Penny" on 6 pence violet, 1895 issue.
Of this stamp, a writer in the Berliner
Briefmarhen Zietung, lately obtained the
upper half of a sheet of 240 stamps. From
the following drawing, our readers will see
the sequence of the types and errors : —
British South Africa.
Mr. Poole, writing in the West End
Philatelist, describes the two dies of the
1896-97 issue : —
" Some little time ago, while examining
some of the penny stamps of the 1896-97
issue of the British South Africa Company,
I noticed that several specimens showed a
small coloured dot, which did not appear
in others. Carrying my investigations
farther, I found that the variety is common
to the whole of this issue, which, it will
be remembered, was engraved and printed
by Messrs. Perkins, Bacon & Co., and
represents another die discovery of the
same importance as the two dies that occur
in the first set of stamps for the Seychelles.
" In the original die, from which two
plates numbered ' 1 ' and ' 2 ' respectively
were made, there is a small dot behind
the tuft of the tail of the animal on the
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From the above it would seem that the
surcharge for the first five rows was^set up
and then stereotyped, from which a printing
plate for the 240 stamps of the sheets was
obtained.
The following is a list of types and errors :
Type a.— Long P,
„ b.— „ T,
„ c— „ A,
„ d.— „ PT, 12
„ e.— „ PA, 14
„ /.— „ TA, 12
„ g.- „ PTA,i4
,, ^.—Normal, 36
Error *.— Pennv, 4
,, **._EAlf, 2
A reference to S.G. catalogue will show
that type c is much underpriced,
14 stamps. s
12
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In half a sheet,
therefore
double the
number in a
full sheet of
240 stamps.
right of the design. Curiously enough,
when a third plate, numbered '3,' was
made, this dot was first of all removed
from the die.
"It is difficult to understand why the
dot was introduced in the original design,
unless it was meant as a secret mark, in
the same way as the dot on the tail of the
left supporter of the coat-of-arms in some
of the earlier issues. The variety, then,
without dot, represents a retouching of the
original die, and the two types are just as
important as the two types of the Queen's
Head issues of Cyprus, St. Lucia, etc.
Though the difference is somewhat minute,
I fancy most collectors will be able to
Notes and News.
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distinguish between these B.S.A. types
with more ease than they can differentiate
the two dies of the Cyprus type referred to
above.
" It is interesting to note that on plate
3 the stamp in the extreme right lower
corner has a small coloured spot on the
' s ' of 'British.' I have seen a block of
six of the 2s. from the lower right corner
of the sheet in which this spot does not
show, so that it is quite possible another
plate numbered ' 4 ' was brought into use."
Scott's Catalogue.
The 66th edition of this popular work
has reached us. We do not notice any
change from its predecessors except that
it has been brought up to date, and the
price of some stamps have been altered.
The sole agent for it in Europe is Mr.
W. T. Wilson, of Birmingham, from whom
it can be obtained for 2s. 56.. post free.
In view of all the agitation there has
been recently about a simplified catalogue,
it is amusing to note in some of the more
readable criticisms which have been
published that as often as not exactly what
is suggested is already in existence.
Messrs. Whitfield King & Co 's catalogue is
just what some are aiming for, yet they
rush into print (and what is more comical
still, editors who ought to know better,
publish their dissertations without com-
ment) apparently wholly oblivious of the
fact that what they ask should be published
is already in its seventh edition. Another
writer says the beginner does not want
such a catalogue at all, but something
according to his sketch, a little more
complex than the official catalogue of
the French Society ; Gibbons' is appar-
ently altogether too elementary. The
latest we have seen is in a contemporary
last month ; we quote : — "The list should
consist of standard varieties only, leaving out
all varieties of perforation, watermark,
shade, type, and such things as inverted
centres and surcharges, errors of colour,
etc. After each of these could be put
varieties lettered 'a' 'b' ' c,' etc., of
watermark, and reasonable varieties of
perf., together with other varieties and
errors in reason."
In other words Scott's catalogue, which,
as we have just noted, is in its 66th edition.
And so the world wags !
Junior Philatelic Society
Branch.
Manchester
The fourteenth meeting was held on
January 3rd. Mr. Bernstein presided, and
there were twenty-five members present.
Mr. B. Chapman was elected a member.
Mr. M. T. Ascough gave a display, with
notes, on the stamps of Bulgaria. He said
the country first issued stamps on May 1st,
1879. They were printed in St. Petersburg.
Several stamps were surcharged with
fresh values in 1884 ; these were de-
monetised by decree dated September 30th,
1888. Several unauthentic surcharges were
made at Sofia. A translation of the
inscription of the postage due stamps
issued in 1884, reads as follows : — At the
left, "Bulgaria"; right, "post"; top,
"tax"; below, "for extra payment."
Mr. W. S. Lincoln sent his paper and
display entitled, " Philatelic Monuments
to War." Among a number of interesting
stamps he showed envelopes bearing the
postmarks of the British military post
offices in the Crimea, Abyssinia, Sudan, and
South Africa, special envelopes and cards
issued for the German army, and " balloon
post " envelopes, issued in Paris during
the siege in the Franco- Prussian war.
The fifteenth ordinary meeting was held
on January 12th. Mr. Bernstein presided,
and there were about thirty members
present. Messrs. C. H. Cartwright and
and E. T. Harrison were elected members.
Mr. Melville, President of the Junior Phila-
telic Society, gave an interesting lecture
entitled, " His Majesty's Mails." He said
the mails were carried by mounted post-
boys until the improvement of the roads
by Macadam's system, when the mail
coaches were introduced, which in their
turn were superseded by railways. Before
the introduction of penny postage, in 1840,
letters were charged by distance, and if any
enclosure was made the rate was doubled.
After that date the rate was reduced to
one penny per half ounce to any part of
Great Britain. Mr. Fawcett, a noted Post-
master-General, introduced the parcel post.
Describing the system used in the post
offices, Mr. Melville said: — "When the
boxes are cleared the letters are first of
all placed on tables in the post office,
where they are 'faced,' that is, arranged
with the address uppermost. They are
then taken to other tables where they are
postmarked, sorted, and tied in bundles,
which are placed in sacks and carried to
the railway stations to be sent to their
destinations."
A Philatelic Novelty.
Mr. D. Field has brought out a templet,
by which it is claimed that the task of
arranging stamps in blank albums is greatly
simplified.
In the ordinary way one has first to find
the centre of the page and then it is
necessary to count the small squares most
carefully to get the stamps in correct
alignment, and to see that they are the
proper distance from one another. But
the stamp templet makes all this labour
unnecessary. So long as one is careful to
keep it perfectly straight, a few pencil dots
are all that are required as a guide to the
correct position of the stamps.
The templet is also designed so that it
will fit any blank album.
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The Philatelic Record.
,,The British Guiana Philatelic Journal."
The first number of the above, which
is to be neither a weekly nor a monthly
but a bi-annual publication, reaches us.
It is the official journal of the British
Guiana Philatelic Society, which finds, with
so many of its members scattered over
the Colony and others unable to attend the
meetings, it impossible to keep them in
touch with its doings, and it is hoped the
publication will have the effect of creating
that solidity so necessary for the welfare of
all societies. The first number contains
several papers which have been read
before the Society during the past session,
the most important being one on the
Bisected Stamps of the Colony, by Mr.
Abraham, which is worthy of more than
passing notice.
National Stamp Exhibition, Rotterdam,
July, 1907, instituted by
the Philatelic Club, Rotterdam.
Statutes.
Art. 1. — The Exhibition will take place
in Rotterdam, in the " Nutsgebouw," in
the Oppert Street, on some days in July,
1907, to be announced later.
Art. 2. — The Exhibition will comprise
stamps and postal matter in the widest
sense.
Art. 3. — Everyone will be allowed to
compete, subject to the following rules : —
The Committee reserve the right to them-
selves to refuse any exhibit without giving
any explanation. The proper form must
be filled up and received by the Secretary
not later than April 1st, 1907.
Art. 4. — The number of entries is un-
limited. A collection can only compete in
one class or division, to be chosen by the
exhibitor himself.
Art. 5.— Every entry must be sent in in
duplicate and contain : —
(1) An exact statement of what is sent
in.
(2) The Insurance value.
(3) If for competition, in what class
and division.
Art. 6. — The price for the space is fl.5 —
(8s. 4d.) per square metre. For collections
in albums the first volume is fl.io (16s. 8d.),
and fl.5 (8s. 4d.) for every volume after the
first.
Art. 7. — All exhibits on loose sheets must
be shown in Classes III., IV., XII. A, B, C.
XIII.
Art. 8. — All exhibits must be sent carriage
paid and well packed before a certain date
(to be announced later), addressed to the
Committee, Delftschevaart 44, Rotterdam.
Art. 9. — To meet the expenses of insur-
ance and caretaking, the exhibitors have to
pay fl.3 (5s.) for each thousand florins
(^83) of the stated value of the exhibits,
the minimum amount to be fl.1.50 (2s. 6d).
Art. 10. — On receipt of the filled-up
entry form, the Committee will send the
exhibitor a bill for the amount of space,
insurance, and caretaking.
Art. 1 1 .—This amount has to be remitted
to the Committee, Delftschevaart 44, Rotter-
dam. If this is not done, the Committer
reserve to themselves the right of refusing
the exhibit.
Art. 12. — The Committee will make the
necessary arrangements with the Minister
of Finance regarding collections from
foreign countries.
Art. 13.— The placing of the exhibits
will be done by the Committee.
Art. 14. — The medals will be given to
the winners. Exhibitors receiving a medal
will also receive a diploma on payment of
fl.i (is. 8d.)
Art. 15.— The Jury will be appointed by
the Committee. Its decision is final. Ex-
hibits by Jury members are not eligible for
competition.
Art. 16.— Although the Exhibition is
national, and instituted by the above men-
tioned Club, yet collectors living in other
countries are not excluded.
Art. 17. — No traffic in stamps will be
allowed in the Exhibition.
Scheme of Competition.
Class I. Division A . — Stamps of Holland
and Colonies, unused.
Division £. — Stamps of Holland and
Colonies, used, in which the rarity of the
obliterations will be considered.
Class II. — Stamps of Holland and the
Colonies, used and unused.
Class III.— Obliterations of the stamps
of Holland, with or without Colonies.
Class IV. — Entires of Holland, with and
without Colonies.
Class V.— Proofs and essays of stamps
and entires of Holland, with or without
Colonies.
Class VI. Division A. — The stamps of
one European country. (A specialised col-
lection).
Division B. — The stamps of three Euro-
pean countries. (No specialised collection).
Class VII.— Division A. — The stamps of
one Asiatic country. (A specialised collec-
tion).
Division B. — The stamps of three Asiatic
countries. (No specialised collections).
Class VIII. Division A.— The stamps
of one African country. (A specialised
collection).
Division B. — The stamps of three African
countries. (No specialised collection.)
Class IX. Division A.— The stamps of
one American country. (A specialised col-
lection).
Division B. — The stamps of three Ameri-
can countries. (No specialised collection).
Class X. Division A. — The stamps of
one Australian country. (A specialised
collection).
Division B. — The stamps of three Austra-
lian countries . (No specialised collection) .
In Classes VI. to X. inclusive, collec-
lections of Holland and Colonies are
excluded.
Notes and News.
21
Class XL— Stamps of one of the follow-
ing groups : —
Germany, with Colonies and old Ger-
man States.
France and Colonies.
Great Britain and Colonies.
Italy and Colonies & Old Italian States.
Portugal and Colonies.
Spain and Colonies.
Class XII. Division A. — Collections of
stamps of at least 10,000 varieties, in one
or more albums.
Division B. — Collections of stamps of at
least 5,000 varieties, in one or more albums.
Division C— Collections of stamps of
below 5,000 varieties, in one or more
albums.
Class XIII. — Collections of entires of at
least three countries, Holland and Colonies
excluded.
The medals are gold, silver gilt, silver,
and bronze.
Special prizes will be given. These will
be made known later on.
The Committee of the Exhibition consists
of the following :— A. M. van Hoek, Dier-
gaardelau 55 ; A van Walraven, Hang 92 ;
P. Jorissen P. Czn, Schietbaanlaan 72 ;
J. L. van Dichen, jr., Delftschevaart 44 ;
J oh H. van Rede, Esschenlaan 80.
The President is H. M. van Hoek, the
Secretary Joh H. van Rede, and the
Treasurer A. van "Walraven. The Com-
mittee Room is Delftschevaart 44.
Another Lament.
We have received a letter, which is too
long to publish, from the Philatelic Society
of Johannesburg, and one which we gather
has been sent to other papers, invoking
the help of British and Colonial phila-
telists with a view to the official pre-
paration of a " standard catalogue, which
shall be a reference catalogue, not merely
of stamps issued, with their varieties,
errors, etc., but of prices current." The
letter proceeds: — "We South African
collectors are grievously disappointed by
the recently issued Part I. of Messrs.
Stanley Gibbons." And then their grounds
of complaint are set out. They seem to
consist of the exclusion of the C S A R
surcharges and the percentage, said to
be 45 per cent., of South Africans, which
are not priced, and the letter, whilst dis-
daining any animus against the firm in
question, proceeds by making a very
bitter attack upon it.
The following appeared in last month's
Monthly Journal, written by Mr. C. J.
Phillips :— " It is with regret that I have to
announce that we have decided to close up
our South African Agency, which has for
the past three years been under the manage-
ment of Mr. A. Sonn. The business done
there is so small that it is a farce to keep up
the form of an agency. Collectors or deal-
ers who require any of our publications or
stamps can have them sent by registered
post direct from London at the London
prices, not having to pay 3s. 6d. each for
2s. 6d. publications, as I am informed has
often been the case in Johannesburg."
From this notice and the letter referred to,
it is clear that matters are not as happy as
one could desire in that part of the world.
We hope these differences, whatever they
are, will be adjusted, and that philately
will flourish again in South Africa. If a
standard catalogue is all that is necessary
to bring this about, then collectors out
there can very easily compile it. All the
necessary information is to be obtained
from handbooks already published, the
most important of which is the work
of the Royal Philatelic Society, London.
The matter of prices is, after all, a
matter, not only of minor importance, but
so much the inclination of the individual.
We have always had the opinion that
prices, where they do not indicate those
at which a particular person or firm is
willing to sell at, are valueless.
Greece.
Mr. Pierre Mahe, continuing his reminis-
cences in the Monthly Journal for November,
deals with certain entire sheets of the Paris
prints which were purchased by him in
1868, under circumstances fully related in
the Journal in question.
"The sheets in question were not gum-
med, but they were in the most perfect
condition, with the exception of the middle
row of each, the eighth : they had all been
tightly folded across the middle and were
almost broken along the fold, the stamps of
that row being rendered practically value-
less. My man then informed me that he
was a dealer in waste paper at Levallois-
Perret, in the outskirts of Paris. I did not
ask him where he had found these sheets,
but I perceived by what was written on the
tabs attached to the corner of each that
they were those that had served for keeping
an account of the printing.
' ' I much regret now that I did not re-
serve those stamps which bore notes of the
number of each value that had been printed,
but I had no idea then that some day I
might want to write an article on these very
stamps."
Mr. Beckton informs us that some years
ago he purchased from M. Moens blocks of
Paris prints which were ungummed, and
evidently part of this lot, in fact a strip of
three of the 10 lepta, had been folded
across the centre of the stamps, and evi-
dently coming from the eighth row of the
sheet above spoken of. Subsequent investi-
gations convinced him that these stamps
had never been issued to the post offices,
and he somewhat naturally concluded that
they came from waste sheets. . The article
that we have quoted puts quite a different
complexion on their status, and it would
now seem that these stamps are from what
we should call the Imprematerre sheets.
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The Philatelic Record,
The Origin of Envelopes.
Before Sir Rowland Hill introduced the
penny post envelopes were very little used,
because a double charge was made for one
paper being enclosed in another, how-
ever thin each might be. Even the smallest
cutting from a newspaper necessitated an
extra fee. The use of envelopes became
common after May 6th, 1840, when stamped
envelopes were introduced. The first
envelope-making machine was invented
by Edwin Hill, brother to Sir Rowland
Hill, and De la Rue's machine for folding
envelopes was patented March 17th, 1845.
The invention of envelopes has been
attributed to S. K. Brewer, a bookseller
and stationer at Brighton, about 1830.
He had some sheets of paper on sale on
which it was difficult to write the address.
1 le invented for these a small envelope,
and had metal plates made for cutting
them to the required shapes and sizes.
These caught the fancy of the Brighton
ladies, and his orders multiplied so much
that finally he had them made for him by
Dobbs & Co., of London. This was the
beginning of the trade.
Belgium.
Uncatalogued Varieties.
According to the Echo de la Timbrologie,
the following varities of the stamps of
Belgium are not catalogued : —
1849. ioc. light biown.— The stamp is
printed on thick paper without watermark ;
it belongs to the last sheets of the first
issue, and is much rarer than the ioc. dark
brown with watermark. Only very few
specimens exist.
The reprints of the ioc. and 20c. of the
first issue are on thin, plain, or ribbed
paper, without watermark.
1861. ic. yellowish green. — This stamp
exists only on thin paper without water-
mark.
1861. 20c. dark blue on thick paper
exists also on thin paper, and is then much
rarer in the dark blue shade.
1861. Light blue instead of dark blue,
exists only on thin paper without water-
mark.
1863. ioc. light brown.
1863. 40c. carmine. — Very rare ; only a
few sheets of the issue are printed in this
shade.
1865. ioc. grey-black. — This shade ought
to be catalogued before the next, which is
pale grey.
1S65. ioc. pale grey. — This stamp is
rarer than the ioc. grey-black.
Only a few sheets exist imperforate of the
ioc. pale grey.
1865. 40c. rose, imperforate, is a very
great rarity ; only three or four sheets exist.
1867. 2C. sky imperforate.— Only a few
sheets exist, and in consequence the stamp
is rare.
The four values of the 1883 issue exist
imperforate ; they belong to the first print-
ing and are rare unused, especially the 50c.
violet, which exists in two shades, pale and
dark.
1864. ic. grey-black follows the ic. olive. .
1864 ic. pale grey is rarer than the last
stamp.
1884. ioc. rose on grey, imperforate.— It
should really read rose on white.
The Catalogue for Beginners.
Messrs. "Whitfield King & Co. have sent
us a seventh edition of the Universal
Standard Catalogue of the Postage Stamps
of the World, which comprises all postage
stamps known to be issued to the end of
1906, and gives the market value of each
according to their opinion. We gather
from it that the total number of all known
varieties of postage stamps issued by all
the governments of the world up to the
present time is 20,496, of which 6,153 are
apportioned to the British Empire and
14,343 to the rest of the world. Europe
has issued 4,361, Asia, 3,856, Africa, 4,469,
America, 4,688, the West Indies, 1,637, and
Oceania, 1,485.
In view of the demand which some
writers in the philatelic press would have
us believe exists for a simplified catalogue,
the production in question ought to meet
with a very large sale.
The catalogue itself is one that is already
well known, and appeals, as we have
pointed out in former reviews, most strongly
to beginners.
An Exhibition in India.
The Philatelic Society of India have
issued a circular letter in connection with
an exhibition of postage, fiscal and telegraph
stamps, to be held under the auspices of
the Society, in connection with Her
; Excellency Lady Minto's Fete for Calcutta
I charities, on the Maidan, Calcutta, from
[ the 27th of January to the 6th of February,
i I9°7-
The exhibition is open to all collectors,
I whether members of the Society or not,
and stamps of all classes will be admitted,
including envelopes and postcards, and
also curiosities not strictly philatelic but ol
interest to philatelists.
It is much to be regretted that the
circular came to hand too late to admit
of members of- the Society, and others
resident in this country, participating in
the exhibition.
The knowledge that the exhibits will be
properly cared for, and the fact that
many prominent members of the Society
in India are both well known and popular
in this country, would, on this occasion,
have secured for the exhibition a larger
share of exhibits belonging to members in
the mother country, than has been the
case in the past.
Notes and News.
In connection with exhibitions in India
we may mention that the previous ones
held in Calcutta were all very successful.
They took place as follows : —
By the late Philatelic Society of Bengal.
28th and 29th February and 1st March,
1896, in the Fine Arts Gallery of the
Imperial Museum, Chowringhi. This was
in conjunction with the annual display of
the Photographic Society of India. Hon-
orary Secretary, Air. E. Berthoud.
By the Philatelic Society of India.
24th and 27th to 31st December, 1897, m
the Art Gallery of the Imperial Museum,
Chowringhi. Honorary Secretary, Mr.
P. A. Selfe.
By the Philatelic Society of India.
26th — 29th December, 1898, in the Art
Gallery of the Imperial Museum, Chow-
ringhi. Honorary Secretary, Mr. P. A.
Selfe.
Ecuador.
The following decree has been pub-
lished : —
"Art. 1. — Stamps for 1907 and 1908 are
to be issued to the value of 460,000 sucres.
"Art. 2. — -The stamps will be in the
following values and colours, and will
contain a portrait in the centre.
" 1 centavo, red, 1,000,000. — Portrait of
Roca.
"2centavos, light blue, 1,000,000. —
Portrait of Noboa.
•' 3 centavos, light yellow, 1,000,000. —
Monument of 10 August.
" 5 centavos, rose, 2,000,000.— Portrait
of Urbina.
" 10 centavos, dark blue, 1,000,000. —
Portrait of Garcia Moreno.
." 20 centavos, light green, 500,000 —
Portrait of Carrion.
" 50 centavos, dark violet, 100,000. —
Portrait of Espinosa.
" 1 sucre, dark green, 50,000. — Portrait
of Borrero.
"Art. 3. — The ministers of education,
post office, etc., and finances, are ordered
to see this decree executed.
" Given at the National Palace at Quito,
"8th June, 1906.
" Eloy Alfaro.
" Countersigned by
I. Roman, Minister of Post, etc.
' ' Countersigned by
C. Echanique, Minister of Finances."
From Madrid Filatelico.
Danish West Indies Remainders.
On 15th November, the Colonial Office at
Copenhagen burnt the whole stock existing
of Danish West Indies adhesives, stamps,
envelopes, post-cards, and unpaid letter
stamps, with value in cents and 5 bits..
The destruction took place in the presence
of a number of officials from the Board of
Finance and General Post Office.
The following quantities of stamps were
destroyed by fire in the Royal Institute of
Destruction at Fredericksborg, near Copen-
hagen : —
574 sheets of 4 cents.
1. 511 ,. 5 -.
692 ,, 7 ,,
440 ,, 8 ,,
338 ,, 10 ,,
782 ,, 12 ,,
486 ,, 50 ,,
Further, about 8,000 envelopes and 30,000
post-cards.
Of unpaid letter stamps were destroyed : —
138 sheets of 4 cents.
297 ,, 6 ,,
172 ,, 10 ,,
Further, the whole stock remaining of the
Provisionals, surcharged 1905, with 5 bits
on 4 and 5 and 8 cents stamps were burnt —
together 1,839 sheets.
Now only the current stamps of all the
Danish West Indies adhesives exist.
New stamps with King Frederick VIII. 's
head are being prepared, and are expected
to be issued in a few months' time. —
Gibbons' Stamp Weekly.
What o'clock?
At what hour should the meetings of
Philatelic Societies take place ? This has
given rise to discussion in several Societies
in the past, and at present is engaging the
attention of the Royal Philatelic S ciety.
It will be remembered that the old hour of
7.45 p.m. was changed to 6.30 p.m. last
! session, and this was done to meet the con-
| venience of those who, wishing to attend
; the meetings, also desired to get home by
trains leaving London about 9 o'clock. A
j vote is now being taken of the members by
post- card, and it will be interesting to see
J the result. We personally incline to an
early hour with supper after, instead of a
hurried dinner before the meetings, attended
by indigestion, and the whirl of members
rushing away almost before the close of the
proceedings, and allowing no opportunity
for the exchange of friendly courtesies so
necessary for the prosperity and welfare of
Societies in general.
Mr. Frederick Breitfuss.
The subject of our interview this month
possesses a trait common to Northern
nations, sure but slow. Five years ago, in
giving us some particulars concerning his
career, he promised his photo, but in spite
of reminders, which may of course have
never reached their destination at St. Peters
burg, it has never come to hand, and we
have to express our indebtedness for the
photo appearing in this number, and for
some of the particulars, to the Philatelic
Journal of Great Britain.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
According to the Echo de la Timbrologic
the 4 cuartos red of the 1857 issue of
Spain has been found with the inscription
Corres instead of Correos.
The Swedish Philatelic Journal states that
only 4 specimens of the Swedish service
stamp, 10 on 12 ore, have been found
perforated 14.
The Mart.
By Messrs. Martin, Ray & Co., on Jan-
uary 5th.
British Bechuanaland : 5s. green, with Pro-
tectorate only, mint
British Somaliland : 1st printing, 2 annas,
complete sheet showing error " Britsh '
Great Britain : Army Telegraph £5, mint. .
Do., O.W. Queen iod., mint
Sierra Leone : £1 King's Head, single CA,
mint
Tasmania: 1867, pin perf. is
United States: 185 1, perf. 15J, 3 cents,
scarce colour, mint
£ s. d.
1 14 o
By Messrs. Glendining & Co. on the 8th,
gth, and 10th January, 1907, being a further
instalment of the Hetlev Collection.
Great Britain : Oct., 1870, iAd. rose-red,
error of lettering op. pc.
1847-54, embossed, icd. brown, mint
1865-7, 4d. dull vermilion, Plate 9, mint
block of four
1865-7, 6d. deep lilac, Plate 6, unused
1884-5, I.R. Official is. green, horizontal
pair, unused, but badly stained
1902, iod. purple and scarlet, used
1902-4, Board of Education, Jd. green, id.
scarlet, both mint
2^d. ultramarine, mint
Tuscany : 1851-2, 2 soldi brick-red on azure
Cape of Good Hope: 1853, I(i- brick-red,
unused
1863-4, id. brown-red, unused pair
Gold Coast: 1898-1900, 2d. lilac and red,
two mint blocks of 12
1891-4, 20s. lilac and black on red, mint. .
20s. green and red
£ s. d.
17 6
£ s. d.
Orange River Colony : 1882, 3d. on 4d.,
double surcharge 400
1900 V.R.I., 6d. bright carmine, horizontal
strip of three, mint, the centre stamp
being variety with figure of value
omitted 350
is. brown, horizontal pair, mint, one
stamp showing variety figure of value
omitted ..150
2nd printing, 2§d. on 3d. blue, mint block
of four, showing both varieties .. 3 10 o
Barbados: March, 187^, id. on half of 5s.,
unused 6 15 o
Bermuda : 1874, threepence on id. red . . 515 o
British Columbia: 1867, 2c. and perf. 12J,
25c. and 50c, scarce lot . . . . 1 6 o
•Si green, mint 1 15 o
Perf. 12J, ioc. lake, nice lightly-marked
copy 1 14 o
25c. yellow, mint, and 50c. violet, fine
unused 1 14 o
25c. yellow, unused, with nearly full
gum, and perf. 14, 2c. and 25c, mint 1 1 o
$1 green, unused, nearly full gum . . in o
British Guiana : Feb., 1856. 4c. black on ma-
genta, corner repaired 7 5 o
New South Wales: id. carmine, No. 5 on
Plate ) 17 o
On bluish, Plate 1, id. pale red, No. n
on Plate . . . . . . . . . . o 19 o
On white, Plate 1, id. lake, No. 12 on
Plate, superb 300
July, 1850, on bluish, plate 2, id. lake,
cut close . . .... . . . . o 14 o
id. carmine-red .. .. .. . . o 19 o
id. carmine, No. 12 on Plate, fine . . 200
1850-1, 2d. blue, Plate 1, retouched ..220
2d. pale blue, Plate 1, retouched ..220
2d. deep blue, Plate 2, No. 1 on plate,
variety with shading outside fan ..240
2d. deep blue, Plate 2 170
2d. blue, plate 2, horizonal strip of
three 2 16 o
2d. blue, Plate 3, variety double lined
bale, No. 10 on Plate 260
2d. violet-blue, on laid paper, Plate 3,
first retouch 2 12 o
2d. grey blue, Plate 3, first retouch .. 1 16 o
2d. blue on laid paper, Plate 3, first
retouch .. .. .. .. ..200
2d. blue, Plate 3, second retouch, pearl
in fan 0 17 o
2d. blue, Plate 3, second retouch . . 015 o
A similar lot o 15 o
1850, yellowish wove paper, 3d. green . . 1 1 o
Yellowish laid paper, 3d. green . . . . 1 10 o
Bluish wove paper, 3d. emerald green. . 170
^e"
Correspondence.
The Stamps of St. Christopher.
To the Editor of the "Philatelic Record."
Dear Sir, — On page 211 of last year's
Record I made' a brief reference to the small
surcharge (May, 1888) of ONE PENNY on
2jd., quoting Mr. Gardner s remark to the
effect that it is " an excessively rare stamp ' '
of which only a single sheet of 20 was sup-
posed to have been made.
I had overlooked an article by Mr.
Douglas Mackenzie in the Record of 1896
(page 98), from which it seems clear that
the small surcharge was a trial impression,
of which only one sheet of 20 was made,
and that it was never put into circulation. It
follows that genuine inverted specimens
cannot exist.
It also seems clear that the large sur-
charge inverted existed in a sheet of 20
only. Probably it was noticed at the time
by the Postmaster, who kept it back from
circulation, and distributed copies to his
acquaintances. — -Yours truly,
Bertram T. K. Smith.
4, Southampton Row,
London, W.C.
January 10th, 1907.
THE
Philatelic Record.
FEBRUARY, 1907
Editorial Note.
THE event of the past month in philatelic circles has been the
hearing of the action for libel, entitled Lowden v. Ewen, before
the Lord Chief Justice and a Special Jury. The case lasted five
days, and is fully reported in our columns this month.
The principle raised in the case was a perfectly
w "J" simple one, and consisted in how far comments made
by the defendant in his paper concerning the business
dealings of the plaintiff in stamps bearing both forged surcharges
and forged postmarks, were justified.
As will be seen from the report, the defendant was entirely
successful ; but this success, although most gratifying both to him
and also to philatelists in general, has, so far as Mr. Ewen is
concerned, involved him in an expenditure of, we understand, some
thousand pounds.
It does seem somewhat remarkable that the chief factors which
led to the litigation should have been Transvaal " C.S.A.R" surcharges,
stamps, the status of which, according to the better opinion in this
country, does not entitle them to catalogue rank, a decision which has,
apparently caused grave dissatisfaction amongst those interested in
them in the country of their origin. On the other hand, one must
not overlook the fact that at the time the events happened which led
up to the libel proceedings, little was known here of the position these
surcharges occupied, and, as the evidence showed, they then met with a
ready sale, which we apprehend they would not command to-day.
This, however, as we have indicated, in no way detracts from the
important issues involved in the case, principles which are of
the very highest — the very foundation of the continued prosperity
of philately ; and we desire to add our congratulations to those
already showered upon Mr. Ewen from far and wide.
A small and influential committee has been formed to get up a
testimonial to him which is, we gather, to take the form of
a banquet with a presentation, and we have no doubt but that every-
one seriously interested in the welfare of stamp collecting will, when
the matter is put before him, be willing in some way to do his share.
We shall be happy to hear from any of our readers willing to send their
mites to the presentation fund.
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Notable Philatelists.
Geo. B. Duerst.
OUR Special Commissioner this month, having been busily engaged
in listening to the interesting disclosures made in the stamp
libel action, heard before the Lord Chief Justice — and to the
still more interesting disclosures which were not admissible, but are
matters of common knowledge now to those behind the scenes, made
in the corridors — has failed to send us his MS., so we have had to ask
our friend, Mr. Duerst, to speak for himself : —
" Born in the early sixties, the stamp fever took me very young,
and I must admit after all these years it has not abated an iota. I
remember quite well how in 1868, recovering from a very serious
illness, I received quite a lot of United States private stamps,
especially the Winged Bottle and the Giant marching over the
roofs gave me unbounded pleasure. About that time an uncle of
mine, coming back from Brazil, showered countless first issue
Brazilians (large figures) upon me ; but, alas, where are they now ?
Later, during my school years, my father found that I spent too'
much unprofitable time upon my stamps, and nearly broke my heart
when he burnt them. Now I know the Americans were most likely
reprints, but my beautiful Brazilian bulls' eyes ! However, this did
not dishearten me. I commenced to collect again, secretly at first,
but later I wore his antagonism down (to-day, I believe, he is quite
proud of my stamps), so that by about 1875 I had a collection of
about 10,000 — quite a respectable show for a youngster. In those
days, I believe, I should have studied philately if there had been
a chair for the science at some university. In 1878 I went into the
world accompanied by my stamps, but sometimes money was scarce
and I parted with a good many, entires going first. But I always
kept certain countries, and these can now be seen in various
specialised collections I affect. In the early eighties I came to
Manchester, where I have resided ever since. I took part in the
founding and putting upon a proper basis of the Manchester Philatelic
Society. In the early nineties I began to contribute smaller papers
to the philatelic press, and in 1895 Mr. William Brown asked me,
after hearing me read a paper on Roumania, to write it up for his
journal, the Philatelic Journal of Great Britain. This, after much
consideration, I did, in conjunction with my friend, Mr. Beckton.
During the years 1896 and 1897 I contributed various articles to the
Philatelic Record, and collaborated with Mr. Beckton in his standard
work on the stamps of Greece. When Mr. Scott Stokes, in 1897,
resigned the editorship of the Philatelic Journal of Great Britain,
Mr. Brown offered it to me, and after a lot of pressure, I accepted it
in fear and trembling. I can assure you it was hard work to find
Notable gPhilatelists,
Qeo. B. Duerst,
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material to fill 20-24 pages per month, yet, in spite of the many
worries and weary hours, I still look back with pleasure to those days
and nights, which however, I must admit, caused many a grumble from
my better half. In 1899 my business, however, became so absorbing
and took so much of my attention, that I could not do justice to the
journal, and resigned my post ; Mr. Brown not being able to find
another editor, the journal passed into other hands. After this I wrote
spasmodically for various papers, notably the Monthly Journal and
several on the Continent ; but since the new company was formed for
the PJiilaielic Record, and which is composed entirely of collectors,
many personal friends, my sympathies are naturally centred in its
columns, having ever had a strong conviction that the ideal paper was
one conducted by collectors for collectors, quite independent of the
trade."
Mr. Duerst has been a member of the Dresden Society since 1880 ;
he was the founder of the Hanover Society, disbanded only recently ;
and is also a member at Manchester, Berlin, &c. His business takes
him all over the Continent, and he has often spoken with pleasure of
the evenings spent with philatelic friends, of whom he possesses a number
in every large town. He makes a practice of always carrying with him
a list of philatelic meetings, and it must be something very important
to hinder his appearance at them. In his words, " I can truly
say I have made many friends everywhere, not friends of a day, but for
a lifetime ; and am proud to say that I know personally nearly all the
philatelic lights, editors and collectors, with many of whom I am in
regular correspondence.
" Well, quite right, you remind me you want to know something
about my stamps. My greatest hobby is of course Roumania, which
were shown at London in 1897 and 1906, Manchester 1899, and Paris
1900, in all of which exhibitions I obtained medals. Then I have a
fair specialised collection of Russia and Russian Locals, one of my old
loves. Servia and Egypt have also had my careful attention, which
my papers on these countries have perhaps conveyed to the reader.
Spain is also one of my favourites, so are Austria (early issues), Alsace-
Lorraine, and Chili. I am also a collector of philatelic works, and my
library fills a good many shelves. Philatelic curiosities I hunt for
anywhere, and my friends cannot give me greater pleasure than by
presenting me with some such curiosity, in itself very often of absolutely
no value. To give an instance, for a long time I have been looking for
Lombardo- Venetian stamps, I. and II. issue, used in the Levant, but
so far without result. You can imagine my delight when last year, in
Hamburg, I was shown a 5 soldi red of 1858 Lombardo- Venetia,
obliterated STAMBULA. At the first glance, of course, this meant the
Turkish name for Constantinople ; yet I had my doubts, and at last I
came to the conclusion, which proved the right one, that it meant
POST AMBULANTE, and not Stamboul. I consider such a freak
highly interesting, and it has found a good place amongst my philatelic
curiosities.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 29
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal"
Stamps of Switzerland.
By A. de Reuterskiold.
IN 1889 the Societe Lausannoise de Timbrologie published a pamphlet
comprising a number of papers read by me at the meetings of the
Society, describing the various forgeries of the " Cantonal "
stamps known at that time. A second edition, published in 1898,
brought this up-to-date ; since then a number of new forgeries have
been put on the market, and I have decided to reclassify the forgeries
and rewrite the descriptions, so that collectors may be able to see
at a glance if specimens in their possession are genuine or not. We
will begin with
The Stamps of Zurich.
Genuine.
Lithographed on moderately thick paper, ruled all over with fine
red lines, either vertically or horizontally ; these lines are alternately
single and double. Down the sides of the stamps are semi-circular
ornaments, six whole ones and a half semi-circle on each side, the half
being at the top on the left side, and at the bottom on the right side.
Each semi-circle has three pear-shaped dots in it, but each half
semi-circle has only one such dot in it. The background of the
stamp is formed by oblique lines in sets of four ; the number and
position of these lines vary in the five types of each value according
to the tables given below : —
4 rappen.
Table I.
Begin counting from left hand top corner.
1 line, 15 groups of 4 lines, 3 lines.
No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
3 lines, 15 „ „ 1 line.
2 lines, 15 ,, ,. 2 lines.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Table II.
Begin counting from right hand top corner.
No lines, 16 groups of 4 lines, No lines.
No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
3 lines, 15 ,, „ 2 lines.
2 lines, 15 ,, ,, 3' lines.
2 lines, r5 „ ,, 3 lines.
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I.
2 lines,
15
II.
i line,
15
III.
No lines,
15
IV.
No lines,
16
V.
2 lines,
15
6 rappen.
Table I.
Begin counting from right hand top corner.
15 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
3 lines.
,, ,, 3 lines.
„ ,, No lines.
1 line.
Table II.
Begin counting from left hand top corner.
16 groups of 4 lines, 1 line.
„ ,, 1 line.
„ - 3 lines.
3 hnes.
,, ,, No lines.
Type II. of the 6rap. has a stop after ZURICH, and Types III.,
IV., and V. have a stop after Cantonal-Taxe.
There are two dots over the U of ZURICH in all the types,
though they are not very clear in Type II. of the 4rap., as the U is
close to the top line of the frame.
Each corner of the stamp is ornamented with five little square dots
forming a cross.
I.
No lines,
16
II.
3 lines,
15
III.
2 lines,
15
IV.
1 line,
i.S
V.
1 line,
16
Forgeries.
figure in each
corner,
/. — Stamps bearing the date 1, 8, 4, 3 ; one
instead of the crosses of black dots,
these, which I shall describe in detail
with the figures erased, and the corners filled in with lines and dots in
pen and ink.
There are several varieties of
as they are sometimes found
/ (a). — No red lines, or vertical red
Local Taxe and after Cantonal-Taxe.
lines 1 mm. apart ; stop after
4rap. Table I. No lines, 18 groups of 4 lines, No lines.
,, II. 3 lines, 17 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. 3 lines, 17 ,, ,, 2 lines.
,, II. 2 lines, 17 ,, „ 2 lines.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in red or in black.
7 (6). — Much too dark, the lines in the groups of 4 in the back-
ground being too close together.
4rap. Table I. No lines, 20 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
,, II. 3 lines, 20 ,, ., No lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 21 ,, ., 1 line.
,, II. 3 lines, 20 ,, ,, 2 lines.
Postmarks : Red lines and curves.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 31
7 (c). — Poor imitations, the background having too many lines;
no hyphen between Local or Cantonal and Taxe.
4rap. Table I. 2 lines, 17 groups of 4 lines, 3 lines.
,, II. 2 lines, 18 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. 2 lines, 18 ,, ,, 2 lines.
,, II. 2 lines, 18 ,. ,, 2 lines.
There are two varieties of the 6rap. at least ; the 4 in the left lower
corner being short and thick in the one, and tall and thin in the other.
Postmarks : Imitation of Zurich rosette without central lines in
red ; also correct imitation of Zurich rosette in red.
/ {d). — Of this I have only seen a 6rap. ; there are eight semi-circles
on the left side, and seven and two half semi-circles on the right.
6rap. Table I. No lines, 17 groups of 4 lines, 1 line.
,, II. 3 lines, 16 ,, ,, 2 lines.
Postmarks : Red undecipherable marks.
/ (e). — Too light, the background being formed of very fine lines,
in groups of 4, set too close to each other.
4rap. Table I. No lines, 19 groups of 4 lines, No lines.
,, II. No lines, 19 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 19 ,, ,, No lines.
,, II. No lines, 19 ,, ,, No lines.
Postmarks : Only seen unused.
7 (/). — The 4rap. has no hyphen between Local and Taxe ; both
values have a stop after Taxe.
4rap. Table I. 3 lines, 17 groups of 4 lines, 3 lines.
,, II. No lines, 18 ,, ,, 2 lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 18 ,, ,, 3 lines.
,, II. 3 lines, 18 ,, ., 1 line.
Postmarks : Imitation of Zurich rosette in black.
7 (g). — The left hand frame has eight semi- circular ornaments, and
the right hand one seven semi-circular ornaments, with an extra half
both at top and bottom.
4rap. Table I. 3 lines, 16 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
,, II. 2 lines, 16 ,, ,, 3 lines.
6rap. ., I. 3 lines, 16 ,, ,, 3 lines.
,, II. No lines, 17 , ,, ,, No lines.
The 6rap. exists with inscription Local-Taxe, as well as with
Cantonal-Taxe.
Postmarks : Imitation of Zurich rosette in red.
No. 2. — These stamps are rare, and are supposed to be essays made
in 1843 by the lithographer Esslinger, of Zurich. The top inscription
is larger than on the genuine stamps ; the U is very narrow and has
no dots over it ; the 6rap. has the dots in all four corners, but the 4rap.
has the date 18.43 in the two lower corners.
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4rap. Table I. 3 lines, 15 groups of 4 lines, 3 lines.
,, II. 2 lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 16 „ ,, 3 lines.
(Earee ioth).
,, II. No lines, 16 ,, ,, 3 lines.
No. 3. — Good imitations, only both half semi-circles have two dots
in them ; the 4rap. has no dots in the upper corners, and the date 18.43
in the lower corners ; the 6rap. has five very small dots in each corner.
4rap. Table I. 3 lines, 16 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
,, II. 3 lines, 16 ,, ,, 2 lines.
6rap. ,, I. 2 lines, 16 ,, ,, 1 line.
,, II. 1 line, 16 ,, ., 2 lines.
Postmarks : Imitation of the 1849 rosette of Geneva in black.
No. 4. — Very poor forgeries ; the half semi-circles in both side
borders are at the bottom, and there are no vertical lines in the side
frames.
41-ap. Table I. 1 line, 15 groups of 4 lines, 1 line.
(Earee 8th).
,, II. i line, 15 ,, ., 3 lines.
6rap. ,, I. 3 lines, 15 ,, .. No lines.
(Earee 16th).
,, II. No lines, 15 ,, ,, 3 lines.
Postmarks : Imitation of the Zurich rosette in red and in black,
the latter much too small. This forgery was made
in Zurich about 1865.
No. 5. — Exactly similar to forgeries / (/), but with the figures in
the angles erased and replaced by a background of vertical and
horizontal lines with a black dot in the centre, surrounded by four
more or less triangular projections.
41-ap. Table I. 3 lines, 17 groups of 4 lines, 3 lines.
,, II. No lines, 18 ,, ,, 2 lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 18 ,, ,, 3 lines.
., II. 3 lines, 18 „ ,, 1 line.
Postmarks: Imitation of Zurich rosette in black.
In all the above forgeries of the 6rap., except Nos. 7 (c), 7 (g), 2, and
3, the inner curl of the 6 runs into the body of the letter, instead of
running down, more or less according to the type, parallel to the
upright portion.
No. 6. — Very coarsely lithographed ; the red lines are equi-distant,
about J mm. apart ; the half semi-circle at the top of the left side
contains two dots, the one at the bottom of the right side a comma and
part of a dot ; in the 6rap. there is no hyphen between Cantonal and
Taxe.
4rap. Table I. No lines, 17 groups of 4 lines, 1 line.
(Earee 6th).
6rap.
(Earee 7th)
, II. No lines, 16 ., ,, 2 lines.
6rap. ., I. No lines, 17 ,, ,, No lines.
,, II. No lines, 16 ., ,, 3 lines.
Postmarks : Four concentric circles in black ; a diamond formed
of parallel lines in blue.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 33
No. 7. — This forgery is at once recognised by the fact that it has
two stops after ZURICH.
4r.ap. Table I. 3 lines, 16 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
(Earee 13th).
,. II. No lines, 17 ,, ., No lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 17 ,, ,, No lines.
(Earee 13th).
., II. No lines, 17 ,, ., No lines.
Postmarks : Imitation of Zurich rosette in red or in black.
No. 8. — Forgeries No. / (c) with angles corrected.
4rap. Table I. 2 lines, 17 groups of 4 lines, 3 lines.
(Earee 9th).
.. II. 2 lines, 18 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. 2 lines, 18 ,. ,, 2 lines.
(Earee 8th).
., II. 2 lines, 18 ,, ,, 2 lines.
Postmarks : Imitation of Zurich rosette in red and in black ; the
arms of the cross only 3 mm. wide ; also P.P. in a
circle in black.
No. 9. — Better class of forgery made in Zurich in the seventies by
the same firm who had previously made No. 4.
4rap. Table I. 1 line, 14 groups of 4 lines, 3 lines.
(Earee nth).
., II. No lines, 15 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. 3 lines, 14 ,, ,, 1 line.
(Earee 9th).
,, II. No lines, 15 ,, ,., No lines.
Postmarks : Imitation of Zurich rosette in red and black, the
latter much too small ; full sized ditto in red or in
black, but without the ball-shaped ornaments in the
angles ; double lined circle in black, 18 mm. in
diameter, with Zurich at top and date in centre.
(To be continued).
A Note on Griqualand West.
IN his " Notes on the Stamps of Griqualand West," in the twenty-
fourth volume of the Philatelic Record (vide pages 223 and 248),
Lieut. F. H. Napier, R.N., arrived at the conclusion that in the
case of stamps having the large G in red, the overprint was applied to
the sheets of the stamps of the Cape of Good Hope in one setting of
one hundred and twenty, which he termed " Setting A," the several
types being arranged in accordance with an accompanying diagram ;
further, that the same setting was applied to sheets of the One
Penny, but in black. It is true that Lieut. Napier had not been able
to identify blocks overprinted with " Setting A " as belonging to
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either of the upper panes of the Cape stamps ; but for reasons stated
by him it is highly improbable that the setting was one of the two
hundred and forty. However, in the same Notes, Lieut. Napier men-
tions that there were distinct traces of another setting, his " Setting
B," which was also applied in red to at least two values, viz., the One
Shilling and the Five Shillings. It will be remembered that the prin-
cipal evidence consisted of a block of thirteen of the Five Shillings,
belonging to Mr. Doming Beckton, which clearly does not belong to
" Setting A," and certain specimens of the One Shilling and Five
Shillings overprinted with types, including Type Vila., which do not
occur in "Setting A."
Recently Mr. Yardley has shown us an interesting horizontal strip
of three stamps of the One Penny value, illustrated below, which, as in
the case of Mr. Doming Beckton's block of the Five Shillings, does
not belong to " Setting A," neither does it belong to the later setting
(Lieut. Napier's " Black Setting "), which was applied in black only to
the One Penny, Four Pence, and Six Pence.
It will be observed that the overprint of the left-hand stamp of this
strip is Type Vila., one of the varieties of the " Setting B," and the
overprint of the stamp on the right is Type IV., while that of the middle
stamp is Type lib., a variety which it will be remembered occurs only
once in " Setting A," namely on the forty-seventh stamp of the left
pane, its immediate neighbours, i.e., the forty-sixth and forty-eighth
stamps, being each overprinted with Type III.
The discovery of this strip is an addition to our knowledge of
" Setting B," whether that setting be an independent setting or, which
is highly improbable, only the upper portion of a setting of two hundred
and forty, of which " Setting A " was the lower portion ; moreover, it
establishes the co-existence of Types IV. and Vila., and is therefore
strong confirmatory evidence of the genuineness of the specimens of the
latter type in red, described in Lieut. Napier's Notes.
It may be mentioned that while the Cape Stamps of Mr. Yardley 's
strip are of the coarse printing on which " Setting A " is found, the
overprint is more akin to the clearer printings of the " Black Setting."
Lowden v. Ewen.
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Lowden v. Ewen.
In the Kings Bench Division, before the Lord Chief Justice,
and a Special Jury.
To those who devote some portion of
their time and money to the collection of
postage stamps, there is special interest !
in the action for alleged libel brought I
by Mr. John Stuart Lowden, stamp
dealer, of Villiers-street, Strand, against
Mr. H. L'Estrange Ewen, also a stamp
dealer and editor of a publication named
Ezoen's Weekly Stam-p News. Mr. Low-
den, who at the time of the alleged libel
was trading as F. Moore & Co., at Vil-
liers-street, complained of certain state-
meats in defendant's paper. Mr. Ewen
pleaded in defence justification, and that
what he wrote was fair comment and in
the public interest. The main point of
the action was whether a number of postage
stamps, used and unused, and convng
principally from South Africa, which
were sold by plaintiff, were forged or
not. Messrs. W. R. Russell & Co., and
Messrs. Pardy & Son, the printers and
publishers of the paper, were also joined
as defendants.
Mr. C. E. Gill, K.C., Mr. Gerald
Hohler, K.C., and Mr. W. S. M. Knight
(instructed by Mr. T. P. Haseldine) were
for the plaintiff ; while the defendants
were represented by Mr. Clavell Salter,
K.C., and Mr. W. Compton Smith (in-
structed by Messrs. Hicklin, Washing-
ton & Passmore).
In opening the case, Mr. Gill said that
the plaintiff was a young man of respect-
able parents, who was twenty-seven years
of age, and who for six or seven years
had been carrying business as a stamp
dealer. He bought a business in
Villiers-street, Strand, from Messrs. F.
Moore & Co. The defendant was a rival
stamp dealer, and a young man of con-
siderable enterprise. He desired to extend
his own business, and apparently to des-
troy that of plaintiff. The course he em-
barked on was very likely to accomplish
that end. Also, he desired to set him-
self up as the one and only authority on
the subject of foreign and colonial stamps
and of forgeries. Mr. Ewen, for the
purposes of his business, published a
paper, and in that the libels complained
of appeared. It was described as a jour-
nal for stamp collectors, and as the
oldest weekly stamp paper in Europe. As
a matter of fact, counsel remarked, it
was established in 1897. That was typi-
cal of the extraordinary exaggerations the
defendant indulged in. He would seem
to regard the colonial stamp market as
peculiarly his own ; to think that he was
to exercise control over it, and also that
if a question of genuineness arose, he
was to be consulted.
The stamps at issue in that case
were " surcharged " with the letters
" C.S.A.R.," which meant Central South
African Railway. Those letters were
placed on the Transvaal stamps which
went into the possession of the company.
That became of interest to collectors, who,
having the ordinary Transvaal stamps,
were desirous of possessing the " sur-
charged" ones. Mr. Lowden obtained a
number of unused "surcharged" stamps
from a Mr. Rosenstein, and of used ones
from a clerk in the Crown Agent's Office.
The offence Mr. Lowden committed was
that he was able to get these stamps from
sources he would not disclose, while Mr.
Ewen did not seem to have had the same
facility. Because the printing of the
" surcharged " letters was not always
exactly mathematically the same, the de-
fendant got the idea that the surcharges
were forgeries, and he commenced to at-
tempt to ruin plaintiff. The first state-
ment complained of appeared in a supple-
ment to Ewen's Stamp Weekly. It was
headed, "Transvaal ' C.S.A.R.,' " and
ran : —
From various sources during the past fortnight
or so we have been offered unused sets 01 these
stamps, but in all cases the overprints were
forged. We, therefore, warn our readers to be
extremely careful in purchasing any of these
stamps. The forgeries have even been offered
at auction. We shall be pleased to give an
opinion on any of these stamps at id. each,
minimum charge, 6d.
When Mr. Lowden saw that, Mr. Gill
went on, he instructed his solicitors to
write and demand an immediate with-
drawal and apology, as he thought he
possessed the monopoly of those stamps.
Mr. Ewen replied, stating he saw no
reason to change his opinion, but that he
was willing to publish a letter from
Messrs. Moore & Co. (plaintiff's trade
name), stating their proofs of the
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genuineness of the stamps. It, said
counsel, was a pretty cool request that
one dealer should give his sources of
supply to a rival. In the next number
of Ewen's Weekly the matter was again
refered to, and the letter from plaintiff's
solicitor was also printed, while it was
stated that " his (plaintiff's) stamps un-
doubtedly bear forged surcharges." In
the result plaintiff's business was affec-
ted, and some clients asked for the return
of their money. Then came what coun-
sel said was really a violent libel, and
which he contended was published
maliciously for defendant's own purpose,
and in order to crush a rival dealer.
It appeared in Ewen's Weekly Stamf
News of October 18th, 1905, and was as
follows : —
More About the " C.S.A.R." Forgkkies. —
We have received a second letter from Mr.
Moore's solicitor, threatening us with the imme-
diate issue of a writ for libel unless we apologise
and contradict our present statements concerning
him and his goods ; but the large amount of
unfavourable correspondence which we have
received from customers of Mr. Moore, and the
large proportion of forgeries that have recently
been sold, compels us, in the interests of stamp
collectors generally, to run the risk of a libel
action, and publish the further facts which have
come to our knowledge.
We are not alleging that Messrs. Moore & Co.
make the forgeries, but if they have effected their
recent sales of stamps, believing the stamps to be
genuine, they stand confessed of gross incompe-
tence, and deserve to be avoided by all collectors
who do not wish to become the victims of
ignorance. It is in Messrs. Moore's favour
that they put the stamps in the shop window,
and were not afraid to let people see them.
The article, Mr. Gill concluded, reeked
with malice, and the man who wrote it
was trying to destroy his trade rival or
discount any reputation he might have.
Mr. John Stuart Lowden, in reply to
Mr. Hohler, said he was now managing
director of the West End Stamp Com-
pany (Limited), of 20, Villiers-street,
Strand. The clerk in the Crown Office
was named Harry Dresch, and he brought
witness handfuls of used stamps. Mr.
Rosenstein, an official in the Central
South African Railway, supplied the un-
used ones. The used stamps were worth
their face value, and unused ones half as
much again. All the stamps he had came
from the same sources, and the "sur-
charges " were perfectly genuine. As a
result of the articles in Ewen's Weekly,
stamps were returned to him, and in two
cases he refunded sums of ^5. His busi-
ness was much affected, and ultimately
he had to close the shop. Then he formed
with others the West End Stamp Com-
pany.
Cross-examined by Mr. Clavell Salter :
The object of " surcharging " stamps was
to prevent pilfering in the railway com-
pany's office.
How do you account for unused " sur-
charged " stamps being in the market
properly? — Interested persons can get
hold of them by paying the money in for
them.
Witness said he dealt with Mr. Rosen-
stein for about one month, and bought
about 50 unused stamps of various values
from him. Mr. Rosenstein did not give
any address. He came to the shop to
buy stamps and to exchange others. Mr.
Rosenstein's own statement that he was
in the employ of the Central South Africa
Railway Company was the only proof
witness had that it was a fact. Witness
went on to say that he bought some
Somali stamps from Major Johnston, of
the Bengal Lancers. Some of these he
sold, and they were returned to him on
account of the alleged forgery of the
" surcharges." The mone}'' was refunded.
His Lordship : May I take it that it is
the custom of the trade to return the
money at once if any question of for-
gery is raised? — Yes.
Replying to further questions by Mr.
Clavell Salter, witness said he did not
trade as Stuart & Co. or as Low, of
Acton. He had traded as J. Loudoun, of
Buxton-road, Mortlake, and used the
name F. Mcore up to a year ago.
Were you a witness at the Old Bailey
in September, 1903, against a man named
Waterhouse, who was charged with sell-
ing a quantity of Government Parcel
stamps obtained from the Admiralty,
where he was employed? — Yes. Water-
house was defended and acquitted.
Did you say your name was F. Moore?
— Yes.
Did you say you had been engaged in
the stamp trade, but did not know that
those stamps were not for issue to the
public, and that you got £1 each for
them?- — Yes.
Did you buy 130 penny, 170 twopenny,
20 one shilling, 40 or 80 sixpenny, and
10 ninepenny of these Government Parcel
stamps? — Yes.
Did Waterhouse on one occasion sell
you an entire sheet of 240 penny stamps?
— Yes.
His Lordship : Were they marked
O.H.M.S.? — No. They were overprinted
" Govt. Parcels."
Were the entries in your books for
these stamps simply, "Received £2 10s. ;
paid out 17s."? — Yes.
And the same would be the case with
the stamps you got from Rosenstein? —
Yes.
You did not ask for the address cf
either Waterhouse or Rosenstein? — No.
Counsel went on to read further ex-
tracts in regard to the trial of Water-
house at the Old Bailey, in one which
witness was reported to have said to a
detective named Ward that he was a
fairly honest mail.
Mr. Salter : Since then you have been
in a case at Bow-street?— Yes.
Low den v. Ewen.
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Were you convicted of selling indecent
photographs? — I was fined ^20 and ^5
costs. 1 was convicted of selling photos
of Millais' picture, "Hath and Psyche,"
and I maintained then, as I maintain
still, that it was not indecent.
Re-examined by Mr. Gill, witness said
that Waterhouse" told him that he ob-
tained the Government Parcel stamps
from a friend who had to despatch par-
cels, and who substituted ordinary
stamps, which he bought, for the ones
with the over-printing.
Mr. Harry Dresch, a clerk in the
Crown Agents' Office in Whitehall, gave
evidence to the effect that he sold
Transvaal stamps with the surcharge
"C.S.A.R." to plaintiff. There was no
objection to his having them, as they
were his perquisites. He had also sold
plaintiff some Somali stamps. During
1905 and half of 1906 he sold thousands
of stamps to Mr. Lowden.
Mr. Clavell Salter (cross-examining) :
How did you come into communication
with Mr. Lowden? — He was the nearest
stamp dealer to our office. Witness sold
plaintiff stamps marked " C.S.A.R."
ranging in value from ^d. to 5s. •
Mr, T. K. Foster, an engineer, and a
collector of postage stamps, said that in
1904 and 1905 he visited plaintiff's place
of business from time to time. He was
present on several occasions when Dresch
brought in stamps, and bought some
himself. He noted the "surcharges"
very carefully. They were certainly not
forgeries, but there were two different
prints.
This closed plaintiffs case.
Mr. Clavell Salter said the defence
was that known as " fair comment."
What Mr. Ewen contended in substance,
and he did so upon the strength of in-
formation which would be placed before
the jury, was that he considered it to be
not only his right, but his duty, as pro-
prietor of a respectable trade journal,
to write what he did. The first article
in Ewen" s Stamp Weekly had no refer-
ence to Mr. Lowden. As to the Trans-
vaal stamps, they would hear from ex-
perts that many of those were indisput-
able forgeries. There were some 5s.
Transvaal stamps which purported to be
impressed with the letters " C.S.A.R."
Mr. Ewen said that as a matter of fact
it was known that no stamps of that value
were marked by the railway company in
that way. Then, again, the system of
" surcharging " by the company was
only in operation from February to
October, 1905, and there was no second
printing. Mr. Ewen had no difficulty
in saying that a considerable proportion
of the stamps in circulation were not
marked with the genuine die. A large
number of the forgeries were traced back
to Mr. Lowden, and then Mr. Ewen
thought it his duty to write the article
which was the subject of that action.
The hearing was adjourned.
Thjrsday, February 7111.
The first witness called for the defence
was Mr. Oswald Marsh, of the firm ot
Ccates & Marsh, stamp dealers, who
said, in reply to Mr. Compton Smith,
that he had examined the book of stamps
sent by plaintiff to the auctioneers. He
pointed out the differences of the print-
ing of the letters "C.S.A.R." on various
Transvaal stamps. He believed there
was no second printing. On one occasion
he called at Mr. Lowden's place of busi-
ness and saw some unused " surcharged "
stamps. Plaintiff asked him if he would
like some used ones. He said he would,
and then plaintiff stated that he had some
offered him by a friend at Portsmouth.
Later on witness called again, and was
shown four sets of " surcharged " stamps,
the values being ^d. to 5s. He drew Mrr
Lowden's attention to the fact that the
" surcharges " differed from those he had
first seen. Plaintiff informed him that
they were of a second printing, and
showed him a list of quantities printed
in both series. Witness believed the
"surcharges" to be forged. From his
experience he had never known stamps
" surcharged " with the second type come
from any other shop than plaintiff's.
Cross-examined by Mr. Gill : He had
no connection with Mr. Ewen's business.
He was one of the signatories to Ewen's
Colonial Stamp Market (Limited), and
was the secretary until the summer of
1904. He then went into business for
himself, devoting himself particularly to
colonial stamps.
How many colonial stamps are there?
— Oh, about io.,ooo.
And hoAV many postmarks are you
familiar with? — About 50,000. There
were a great many colonial stamps which
had had "surcharges" on them from
time to time.
Is it not possible for dealers from
time to time to purchase unused "sur-
charged" stamps? — It may be.
Witness denied that the plaintiff had
a monopoly in the Transvaal C.S.A.R.
stamps, for at the time in question he
himself had obtained fifty, most of which
he had bought from clients in South
Africa, while he thought he had seen as
many as 100 in Mr. Ewen's possession.
He was of the opinion that some of the
stamps offered by the plaintiff bore
forged postmarks, for the type of mark
was different from that on the genuine
stamps.
What is the object of forging a post-
mark?— There might not be a used stamp
in stock when one was required by a
customer.
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The dealer would then step behind the
screen and use the hand stamp and pad?
(Laughter.) Is that what you mean? —
Such a thing might be done. It would
more likely be done beforehand. Wit-
ness had no recollection of settling the
article containing the alleged libel with
Mr. Ewen.
Mr. Herbert L'Estrange Ewen, one of
the defendants, in reply to Mr. Compton
Smith, said he was managing director of
Ewen's Colonial Stamp Market. The
business was carried on at 32, Palace
Square, Norwood, but there was no shop,
everything being done by correspondence.
His paper had a large circulation in
England and the Colonies. He had been
dealing in stamps for the last twenty
years. Since 1897 ^ had devoted him-
self almost exclusively to colonial stamps.
He had followed the Transvaal C.S.A.R.
stamps very closely. The 5s. value was
never over-printed that he knew of, and
he never saw a second print. If there
had been one he would have seen it, or it
would have been reported to him. The
C.S.A.R. stamps ceased to be used about
the middle of October, 1905. He found
out early in that month that there were
C.S.A.R. stamps on the market with a
second overprint. The first article he
wrote was not specially directed against
the plaintiffs, as he had seen stamps with
forged overprints coming from other
quarters, and had received communica-
tions about them. There was a row of
used C.S.A.R. stamps which he saw in
November, 1905, in plaintiff's window.
The first was of a penny value, offered
at is., and he thought it was genuine.
The "surcharge" on another penny one
marked at the same price was un-
doubtedly forged. Witness described
other stamps in the window, the sur-
charges of which he said were forged,
as were the postmarks in some cases.
The prices asked were exceedingly cheap,
and far below the real value. In fact,
they were one-fifth of the prices at which
he himself was selling. The origin of
C.S.A.R. stamps sold with the second
type of overprint was always traced to
plaintiff's shop.
Cross-examined by Mr. Gill : He
recognised forged "surcharges" and
postmarks on stamps in plaintiff's win-
dow, and drew the attention of a police-
man to the fact.
As an expert? — No. I tried to make
him understand it, but could not.
(Laughter.) I thought it might be
alleged that I was never there.
Oh ! Was that the state of your mind ?
You thought that unless you spoke to
somebody it might be said you were not
there? — Yes. It was a stray thought
which occurred to me at the time.
(Laughter.)
Did you get your face glued against
the window? (Laughter.) — No. The
stamps were fairly close up to the glass.
Witness got his knowledge of postmarks
through constantly seeing them. He had
been purchasing Transvaal C.S.A.R.
stamps since April, 1905, and had ob-
tained between one and two thousand of
them and of Orange River Colony
stamps. They came from various corre-
spondents in South Africa and in this
country.
When did you first have unused
C.S.A.R. stamps?— In the early part of
1906.
How many did you purchase? — On one
occasion 118 in a sheet.
What? You heard your counsel yester-
day— how can they be in the possession
of anybody properly? — The accountant
from the railway company who had the
ordering and distributing of them told
me that he gave a certain number to his
friends. They might come that way, or
the goods clerk might put ordinary
stamps on invoices instead of the over-
printed ones.
By his Lordship : Unused halfpenny
stamps "surcharged" "C.S.A.R." he
had sold for 15s. Without the "sur-
charge " they could be obtained from the
post-office for ^d.
Mr. Gill : Was not the position of
affairs in October that you, the Colonial
Stamp Market, did not possess these
stamps while the plaintiff did? — I knew
plaintiff had a few forgeries for sale.
'Witness said he got the "surcharged"
stamps before plaintiff did. They came
from a Mr. Maunder, who, he under-
stood, obtained them from the Crown
Agent's office. When Maunder went
away for his holidays Dresch got them
and sold them to plaintiff. Anybody who
could not recognize such poor forgeries
of overprints and postmarks as he had
given examples of would be grossly in-
competent.
By his Lordship : When he wrote the
article complained of, he thought there
were forged stamps coming into the mar-
ket in increasing numbers, and he con-
sidered it necessary to call attention to
it, as there was a danger of people being
taken in.
The hearing was adjourned.
Friday, February 8th.
Mr. Sidney Nott, of Blackheath, reply-
ing to Mr. Compton Smith, said that in
1905 he had some Transvaal C.S.A.R.
stamps from Mr. Lowden, ranging from
^d. to 5s., on sale or return. He offered
them to a Mr. Field, who sent them back,
and he then returned them to Lowden,
saying they had been returned to him
(witness) as forgeries.
Mr. Charles Gordon Temple said he
was studying to be an accountant, and
Louden v. Ewen.
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was a collector of postage stamps. He
knew Mr. Lowden from going to his
shop for about three years before 1905.
Witness did not know plaintiff then as
Lowden, but as Frank Moore. In con-
versation he found that he had previously
dealt with plaintiff as Stuart & Co., Isle-
worth, and also that letters were ad-
dressed to him as Low, of Cumberland
Park, Acton. Plaintiff signed cheques as
Londoner. He bought a set of Orange
River Colony C.S.A.R. stamps from
Lowden, for which he gave 30s. Another
set he paid £1 for, and two sets of Trans-
vaal stamps cost 30s. each. Plaintiff
told him there were two printings of
Transvaal C.S.A.R. stamps, one at
Johannesburg and one at Pretoria, which
accounted for the differences in the type.
What he knew about the C.S.A.R. stamps
he learned from Lowden. After he had
returned certain Transvaal and Orange
River C.S.A.R. stamps to plaintiff the
latter subsequently admitted that he had
found out that seme of the " surcharges "
were wrong.
Cross-examined by Mr. Gill : He had
no transaction with anyone named Low,
but he had several with Stuart & Co.,
with regard to whom he had no sort of
complaint to make. When the question
of the genuineness of the C.S.A.R. stamps
arose he took some of them to Messrs.
Stanley Gibbons & Co. and to Mr. Nott,
who refused to give an opinion on them.
He took the stamps to defendant after he
had seen the alleged libel. Mr. Ewen
had none of those stamps for sale to the
public at that time.
Except Mr. Ewen, who said that the
" surcharges " . on those stamps were
f orged ?— Nobody has actually said that
they were forged — that is too definite a
statement to make, but two or three people
said that they did not like the look of
them.
Witness did not remember say to Mr.
Lowden that Ewen had a worm in his
brain about these stamps. He would
not swear that he did not say it.
Was Mr. Lowden a friend of yours,
as you say in one of your letters, until
you had your interviews with Mr. Ewen?
— Certainly he was.
Re-examined by Mr. Clavell Salter :
He believed it was a fact that Stanley
Gibbons & Co. did not deal in or recog-
nize Government stamps at all in their
catalogue.
By his Lordships : Up to the appear-
ance of the alleged libel he had no reason
to doubt plaintiff at all.
Mr. Charles J. Smith, Mr. H. M.
Hansen, and Mr. Thomas Cresswell,
amateur collectors, testified to buying
Transvaal C.S.A.R. stamps from plain-
tiff, and returning them owing to doubts
of the genuineness of the "surcharges."
Mr. Henry Maunder, living at Mexton
I Park, and a Civil servant employed in
! the Paymaster-General's office, said he
had had extensive dealings in stamps for
25 years past. From March, 1905, to
the end of October of the same year he
I received a number of unused Transvaal
C.S.A.R. stamps from correspondents.
These he disposed of to Mr. Ewen and to
stamp clubs. From correspondents he
received between four hundred and five
hundred stamps. The stamps became
curiosities, and their price rose when the
overprinting was discontinued. Of that
he took advantage, and sold what stamps
he had. He had never seen a five shil-
ling Transvaal stamp with the overprint
C.S.A.R., and he never saw an overprint
inverted. He saw a five shilling stamp,
purporting to be overprinted with the
letters C.S.A.R. in plaintiff's window,
but had seen one nowhere else.
Witness was handed a quantity of
C.S.A.R. stamps, and declared that in a
considerable number of cases the over-
prints and postmarks were forgeries.
Cross-examined by Mr. Gill : It was
true that Mr. Ewen got used Transvaal
C.S.A.R. stamps through him from the
Crown Agent's office. When he was away
on his holiday Dresch got them. Witness
had nothing to do with the Crown Agent's
office except buying stamps from the
clerks there.
What are you in the Paymaster-Gene-
ral's office? — An examiner.
What do you examine? — Accounts.
Do you carry on a business in stamps
there? — No.
Do you import stamps for sale? — Yes,
but I carry on that business from my
private house.
These used Colonial stamps come from
the Crown Agent's Office? — Yes.
Do you import large numbers of
stamps? — No. I am a collector, not a
dealer. Every collector is, in a sense,
a dealer, as he has to sell what he dees
not want. Witness went on to say that
he bought Colonial stamps for one-third
of their face value, and sold them at
about 50 per cent, over face value.
You got the best price you could ? — I
got as much as Mr. Ewen would give
me, but he did not pay me as much as I
wanted. (Laughter.)
By Mr. Clavell Salter : In 1905 a set
of ordinary used Transvaal stamps would
be worth about is. If "surcharged"
with the letters " C.S.A.R.," the price
would go up to 15s. or £1. The "sur-
charging " of unused Transvaal stamps
would raise the price of a set from the
face value of 3s. to about £4. He con-
sidered that the forgeries of the over-
prints and postmarks on the stamps he
had examined were not clever, and were
easy of detection.
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Mr. F. H. Oliver, of the firm of
Bright & Son, stamp dealers, of 164,
Strand, said he had considerable experi-
ence with the Transvaal C.S.A.R. stamps.
He never saw more than one genuine type
of printing, and he did not know that
there was a second type until shown it
by defendant's solicitor on some stamps a
few weeks ago. All the surcharges in
this second type were, in his opinion,
forgeries.
The hearing was adjourned until
Monday.
Monday, February nth.
Further evidence was called for the
defence.
Mr. Edward Denny Bacon, a member
of the council of the Royal Philatelic
Society, living at South Croydon, was
examined by Mr. Clavell Salter. He said
that he had made a special study of
postage stamps for thirty-five years, and
was a member of the expert committee
of the Philatelic Society. That commit-
tee considered the genuineness or other-
wise of stamps submitted to them, and
coming from all parts of the world. He
was employed to mount the Taplin col-
lection of stamps in the British Museum,
which was worth ^100,000, and was now
mounting a philatelic library for Lord
Crawford. He had carefully considered
the marks on the stamps in the present
case, and declared that a number of
them were forgeries. He had never seen
a genuine second print of the C.S.A.R.
Transvaal stamps, nor had he seen one of
the 5s. stamps with the " surcharge."
By his Lordship : He had no connec-
tion with the present case before being
asked to give evidence.
Mr. John Potter, assistant principal
clerk in the Crown Agent's office, pro-
duced an album showing Somaliland
stamps overprinted O.H.M.S. There was
no genuine overprinting of those stamps
except that shown in the album.
Cross-examined by Mr. Gill : Maunder
was not connected with the Crown Agent's
office, and the men from whom he said
he got the stamps were not clerks, but
messengers, and would only be able to
get the stamps which went into the waste-
paper basket.
By Mr. Clavell Salter : Dresch was a*
boy copyist, supplied by the Civil Ser-
vice Commissioners. He was in the de-
partment which opened letters and parcels
which came into the Crown Agent's office.
As such he would be entitled to obtain
Colonial stamps.
By his Lordship : There was a good
deal of competition for the stamps which
came into the office, and any one could
take them from the waste-paper basket,
or if they were left about loose. The
messengers could get them from the
clerks.
Mr. Oliver was recalled and ques-
tioned further by Mr. Clavell Salter as
to the prices of stamps at issue in the
case. He said that in October and
November, 1905, a set up to is. of ordi-
nary Transvaal used stamps would be
worth 6d. to is. qd. If a similar set
was " surcharged " with the letters
'' C.S.A.R.;53 the value would be about
£3. A set of ordinary Transvaal unused
stamps would be worth 2s. and 3s. The
"surcharge" "C.S.A.R." would raise
the price, he would say, to' about £10.
If the set contained a 5s. stamp it would
be worth another £2.
After speeches by counsel the case was
adjourned.
Tuesday, February 12TH.
In summing up, his lordship said the
jury had to consider whether or not the
substantial allegations made by the
defendants were established to their com-
plete satisfaction. The statement of the
plaintiff was that the defendant acted
entirely maliciously towards him, and
with an idea of ruining his business.
There was another question which the
jury would have to consider. If they
found in favour of the plaintiff, he
would certainly be entitled to substantial
damages. Defendant had asserted, not
only through his counsel, but by the
evidence which he had called, that the
statements which he made were true, and
that he was justified in making them.
It was a very unfortunate thing, his
Lordship continued, that there should be
people who, when the face value of a
stamp was a few pence, would give those
ridiculous prices of which they had been
told, because there was some "sur-
charge " on it. Speaking generally, the
letters, "O.H.M.S." or "C.S.A.R.,"
were letters that could be printed on all
sorts of stamps. Unfortunately, the
craze of collectors was such that four,
five, six, and ten times the face value of
those stamps was given, because of the
"'surcharges'' on them. Therefore, it
would pay anybody in the market to get
surcharged stamps, and it was the more
important that honest people, not mali-
cious people, should inform the public
of the true state of affairs.
After a consideration lasting about
three-quarters of an hour, the jury re-
turned a verdict for the defendants,
stating that the stamps in the case bore
forged marks, and that the article by Mr.
Ewen was fair comment.
Mr. Compton Smith : I assume that
the jury have found that the justification
is proved.
His Lordship : The jury have said what
they find. I think it is judgment for the
defendants, and it is quite sufficient.
Judgment, with costs, was entered
accordingly.
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The earliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
Frei
H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester,
The British Empire.
Antigua. — The Monthly Journal learns
that the |d. and 2tjrd. have been seen printed
in single colours upon multiple CA paper ;
it is not known whether they are yet on
sale.
A dhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
£d. grey-green.
2M. ultramarine.
British Guiana.— The Monthly Journal
chronicles the undermentioned changes of
colour, all, we imagine, upon multiple
watermark paper.
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
2C. rose.
4c. light brown and violet.
5c. ultramarine.
6c. grey and black.
12c. ochre and lilac.
British Honduras. — Here also the
Monthly Journal lists some novelties, though
so far, we believe, only " specimen " copies
have been seen.
A dhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple
ioc. lilac and emerald green.
25c. lilac and orange-brown.
50c. grey-green and carmine.
id. ,, carmine.
2d. ,, ultramarine.
5d. ,, black.
Brunei.— Following close upon the over-
printed set, we gather from various sources
that a permanent set has been prepared for
this Protectorate.
The stamps are in two colours, and are of
pictorial design. Values, etc., as follows:
Adliesives.
ic. grey-black and light green.
2C ,
, brick-red.
3C
4c.
5C
8c.
, brown.
, lilac.
, blue.
, yellow.
IOC. ,
, dark green
25c. light blue and light brown.
30c. violet and black.
50c. green and dark brown.
1 dol. orange-red and grey.
Cyprus. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt informs us
that he has now received the 10 paras we
chronicled in December.
Hong Kong.— The 4c. and ioc. are to
appear in colour upon white paper as
below.
IfSpira!
Adhesive.
4c. red.
ioc. ultramarine.
Jamaica. — Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
send us the new Jd., printed all in green.
This and the id. are of a slightly different
design to that of the 1903 stamps ; in chroni-
cling the latter in November last, the old
type was shown in error.
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A dkesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Jd. dull green.
Leeward Islands. — We see the follow-
ing chronicled, from specimen copies, in Der
Philatelist :—
Adhesives.
§d. green. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
2\&- blue. ,, ,,
Malta. — The single colour stamps gradu-
ally arrive ; Ewen's Weekly states that the
id. value has been printed in carmine,
though it has not been issued yet for postal
purposes.
Adhesive.
id. carmine. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
New Zealand. — A 2d. Postage Due
stamp of the current type is just to hand.
Adhesive.
Unpaid Letter stamp.
2d. red and green.
Queensland. — The gd. value is the
latest to appear with the new watermark.
Adhesive.
Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. i2§ + 12.
od. brown and ultramarine.
Sudan.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us a
4mill. printed in pale blue and brown.
Adhesive.
Wmk. Star and cresent multiple.
4m. pale blue and brown.
Foreign Countries.
Denmark.— Mr. W. T. Wilson is the
first to send us the 20 ore with the new
portrait. The other values are not expected
just yet.
&U '
Adhesive.
20 ore indigo.
German Empire. — On looking through
a list of the issued Colonial stamps on
watermarked paper in E wen's Weekly, we
have to add the following : —
East Africa.
i5h. Watermarked.
South-West Africa.
iopf. Watermarked.
Offices in Levant.
Jp. Watermarked.
ilP-
5pia.
25pia.
Offices in Morocco.
5c. Watermarked.
Guatemala.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends
us a specimen of a new denomination, a
i2^c. We illustrate the design : —
Japan. — The Bazaar, Exchange and Mart
mentions two alterations in colour, as
below : —
Adhesives.
1 sen. fawn.
5sen. yellow.
Holland. — As in Roumania this country
is starting the Charity Stamp business.
Still we must be thankful it is only a modest
set of three to chronicle. The stamps are
to benefit The Society for the Prevention of
Tuberculosis ; they are of the facial denomi-
nation of 1, 2, and 5c. , and were sold from
December 23rd to January 3rd at double face
value. We are indebted to the Monthly
Journal for the following description : —
' ' The design is a peculiar and complicated
one ; its most prominent feature is the indi-
cation of the postal value, in large type, in
the centre ; above this is a Crowned Shield,
bearing the Arms of Holland, and below is
a scroll inscribed 'nederland.' At each
side is foliage (with bunches of grapes)
forming four circles enclosing a Star or Sun
at upper left, a Bird pecking a bunch of
grapes at upper right, a Fountain rising
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from an office inkstand at lower left, and an
Ear of Barley or bearded Wheat at lower
right, on a dotted ground in each case.
Surrounding the picture is a frame, in-
scribed on three sides — ' amsterpamshe '
at left, ' VEREENIGING TOT BESTRIJDING DER '
at top, ' tuberculose ' at right ; it should
be noted that the engraver seems to have
forgotten the first ' i ' of ' bestrijding,'
and had to squeeze it in over the tail of the
'j.' The date, ' dec. 1906,' is in the upper
part of the picture."
A dhesives.
ic. red. Perf. 12A.
2C. sage-green. ,,
5c. slate-violet. ,,
Honduras. — Ewen's Weekly states that
two values of a new set for 1907 have just
been issued. We are without particulars of
design, etc., but have no doubt that we
shall be able to illustrate a specimen
shortly.
A dhesives.
ic. green.
6c. violet.
Perf.
Nicaragua. — Eiven's Weekly mentions
that the 10c. light-brown has been seen
re-engraved with the imprint: " Waterlow
& Sons, Limited, Londres," at foot in lieu
of " American Bank-Note Company."
Adhesive.
ioc. light brown. Re-engraved.
Panama, Republic of.— Messrs. Whit-
field King & Co. send us the new 2c.
carmine, with portrait in black. They have
also received the ic, 5c, 8c, and ioc ,
overprinted "Canal Zone" in black.
A dhesives.
cc. carmine and black (Fernandez de Cordoba).
Surcharged " Canal Zone " in black,
ic. deep green and black.
5c. blue and black.
8c. black and purple,
ioc. black and violet.
Paraguay. — We hear of one value of a
new pictorial set — a 1 peso, oblong, with
view in centre.
Adhesive.
ip. rose and black. Perf. nh.
Salvador. — The 100c. is the latest value
to hand of the Official stamps.
Adhesive.
Official stamp.
iooc. Prussian blue.
United States. Philippines. — MekceVs
Weekly adds an Express Delivery stamp to
the recent set.
Adhesive.
Special Delivery stamp.
20c. blue.
Notes and News.
Manchester Philatelic Society.
The 251st Meeting was held in the
Geographical Society's Rooms on Friday
evening, January 25th. The President in
the chair. Mr, J. K. King was elected an
Ordinary and Messrs. W. A. Rockliff and
H. L. Watts Corresponding Members.
Mr. G. L. Campbell read a Paper on
"The Uses of Philatelic Literature,"
dealing more particularly with the forma-
tion of a Library. He dealt with the
methods of binding, classifying, arranging,
cataloguing, and indexing the various
volumes, and gave lists of the various works
necessary, in his opinion, for the libraries
of a moderate and an advanced collector,
respectively. Mr. J. R. M. Albrecht
showed a series of Mulready Caricatures.
Mr. Gee presided at the Meeting on
February nth, when Mr. Munn gave a
Display with Notes of the Stamps of the
United States from 1870-igoo.
The Elementary Discussion on Jan. 18th
was opened by Mr. Abbott, his subject
being Zululand, and the one on Griqualand
on February 15th by Mr. Beckton.
Priced Catalogue.
Messrs. Hagen & Co., Ltd., send the
company's priced catalogue of the stamps
of Australia, New Zealand and South Sea
Islands for the year 1907. As the catalogue
does not purport to be a complete list of all
stamps and varieties issued but only of such
as the firm have for sale, it does not admit
of any criticism at our hands. To such as
are particularly interested in this important
group the price list will be welcomed as
an index of market values ruling in the
Antipodes.
By Order of the Crown Agents for the
Colonies.
" British Guiana : 1890-91, 8 cents lilac
and green-black, 75,016 unused speci-
mens in mint sheets of 60 each, in
their original packets of 50 sheets
each (75,016).
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper are
instructed to offer the above stamps (being
the entire remainder of this value, now
withdrawn by order of the Government)
in one lot, at face value, but in the event of
no bids being forthcoming for the whole
parcel, the Auctioneers are empowered to
invite bids for any portion of same, provided
the highest bidding is of sufficient import-
ance to warrant a Sale, in which case the
remainder of the stamps will be destroyed.
The highest bidder shall, subject to the
following conditions, be the purchaser."
No bid was made for the above lot.
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The Scottish Philatelic Society: Junior
Branch.
The monthly meeting of the above
Society was held in Dowell's Rooms,
Edinburgh, on the evening of Saturday,
2nd February, when nearly thirty members
were present ; Mr. Walker, the President,
in the chair. From 7 to 7.30 there was an
active interchange of duplicates, during
which the Hon. Secretary paid to members
present their Sales from the November
packet. The minutes of the meeting held
on 5th January last were read and approved.
Mr. C. P. Rugers and Mr. F. C. Henderson
were elected members, making the total
membership 85. The Secretary reported
the Sales from the Packets in circulation,
which were considered very satisfactory.
He also reported that Mr. Ernest Hegin-
bottom had very kindly offered two
displays for next Session, and that Mr.
Leicester Paine, Secretary of the Travellers'
Club, had been good enough to promise
to send for the March meeting his unique
Exhibit in the London Philatelic Exhibition.
Both offers were cordially accepted. He
also stated that the Senior Society had
kindly allowed the members of the Junior
Branch access to their library, and gifts to
the library from Mr. John Humphries
were intimated. Visiting members to the
next meeting of the Senior Society were
then appointed. The display of the evening
was provided by Mr. Ernest Humphries,
who read some notes on the Postage
Stamps of Cape Colony and British East
Africa, and exhibited a very fine collection
of the Stamps of these Colonies and of
Nigeria, the collection being especially
strong in blocks of triangular Capes, the
scarce issues of British East Africa, and the
high values of Southern Nigeria. Mr.
Humphries was awarded a hearty vote of
thanks for the Display, which was much
appreciated and admired. Further dona-
tions to the Prize Fund were intimated.
Mr. Frank Chalmers, Hon. Sec,
24, Bruntsfield Gardens, Edinburgh.
New Zealand.
The Australian Philatelist states that the
letters N.Z., both large and small, are to be
found on the same sheet of the first issue of
New Zealand postage dues.
What o'clock?
The result of the voting of the Fellows of
the Royal Philatelic Society, London, upon
the hour of meeting was announced at the
meeting on February 7th, and resulted in
a large majority in favour of six o'clock.
This is in conformity with the opinion we
ventured to express in these columns last
month, and as the motion when put to the
meeting was carried unanimously, we hope
the change will be found producrive of
good. At this meeting the first lady Fellow
was elected in the person of Miss Cassells,
a lady well known to her brother Fellows,
and whom we congratulate upon the honour.
A New Departure.
The January number of our contemporary,
the Philatelic Journal of Great Britain, pub-
lished by Messrs. P. L. Pemberton & Co.,
makes the following announcement : —
"As most of our readers are aware, this
number of the Philatelic Journal of Gnat
Biitain, commences a new volume, and
also inaugurates a new departure. Some
months ago, we decided to exclude all
dealers' advertisements but our own, at the
same time providing subscribers with a
little more reading matter. For some years
past most of our advertisers have had most
satisfactory returns from their advertise-
ments ; this being the case, the reason why
we have decided to publish only our own
advertisements should not be far to seek."
Junior Philatelic Society: Manchester
Branch.
The sixteenth ordinary meeting was held
on February 7th. Mr. Bernstein presided,
and there were thirty members present.
Messrs. W. F. Johnson and J. Shaw were
elected members. Mr. J. G. Homer gave a
paper on the stamps of Hyderabad. He
said : The country was one of the largest of
the Native States of India. The Nizam
shares with two other Princes the privilege
of a salute of twenty-one guns. The first
stamp consists of a native inscription en-
closed in a shaded framework with the date
1283, i.e., 1866-7, when the stamps were
ordered. But there is no proof positive
that they were in use before September,
1869. In 1871 two further values, ^ anna
and 2 anna, were issued. These are known
as the skeleton type, as they are merely an
outline when compared with the next issue.
They were engraved locally on copper by
hand, each stamp on the plate being
different. Later in 1871 stamps of a more
elaborate design appeared, and are still in
use. The colours have varied very much,
especially the J anna. Mr. W. W. Munn
i gave a display with notes of the stamps of
j Belgium. The first issue appeared on
July 1st, 1849, two values, 10 and 20 cen-
J times. A ic. stamp was issued on June 1st,
j 1 861 ; this was at first allowed to frank
! letters, but an official decree was issued
! restricting its use to printed manner only.
i From 1893 the stamps have been issued
with a label with the inscription ' ' not to be
delivered on Sunday," which can be de-
tached if the sender wishes the letter to be
delivered. The idea was to lighten the
work of the post office on a Sunday.
The Lindenberg Medal.
The jury have awarded this coveted
prize this year to M. L. F. Hanciau, a
well-known writer, and one who was
associated for years with the great
M. Moens in his stamp business, and the
author of most, if not all, of the famous
series of bibliographies emanating from
that noted establishment.
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Lowden v. Ewen.
The Special Report of this case appearing
in our columns this month, is taken from
the Daily Telegraph, to the proprietors of
which our acknowledgements are duly
tendered.
Opinions Differ.
Concerning the recent New Zealand
Exhibition Commemoration Stamps, we
extract the following from two of our
contemporaries.
The Australian Philatelist says: — "The
designs of the stamps, as seen on proofs
shown us by Mr. Van Weenen, are really
excellent, and reflect great credit on the
engraver. Had the printing been equally
satisfactory the stamps would have com-
mended themselves, but unfortunately the
latter is such poor workmanship that the
effects are spoiled and the labels are held
up to ridicule. The ^d. and id. values
were issued on the ist November, the 3d.
on the 7th, and the 6d. on the 16th."
We will now turn to Alfred Smith & Sons'
Monthly Circular:— "This Colony, with little
regard for its dignity, has issued a set of
'stickers' to help pay for its Exhibition.
The design is attributed to one L. J. Steel, of
Auckland, and the engraving to W. R. Bock,
of Wellington, who between them have
managed to produce four of the sorriest
labels it has ever been my lot to record.
J penny, pale green (Te Arawa).
1 ,, pale red [Maori Art).
3 pence, pale blue and brown (Land-
ing of Cook).
6 ,, green and rose (Annexation
of Neiv Zealand) . ' '
The First Stamps of Luxemburg.
It is said that when about the year 1890,
the late notorious G. Foure sold his
Luxemburg collection to a Berlin dealer,
he threw in two "matrices" of the 10c.
black These were regarded as of no use,
and were handed over to a friendly Belgian
dealer. The Deutsche Brief mar ken-Zeitung
contends that such a man as Foure must
have made some use of these dies, and
that the greenish-black stamps of the
"fraudulent printing" must, therefore, be
attributed to him. The reasoning is hardly
convincing, and no attempt is made to
explain how two genuine mother-dies of
the one stamp could exist. — The Monthly
Circular.
India.
1882-1886 Issue.
Under the heading of " Papers for
Moderate Specialists " Mr. Pemberton
commences an interesting article on the
above named country in last month's
Philatelic Journal of Great Britain. We
make the following extract : — This issue
consists of eleven denominations, each in a
different type. It is interesting as marking
the assumption by Her Majesty the late
Queen Victoria of the title Empress of
India. This change is shown on the
stamps by the substitution of the name
India for east india. This set is capable
of great results for the collector who is
fond of marked gradations of shades.
Two distinct sets can be made up showing
early and late printings. In the case of
the ^ and 4a. the earlier shades are the
deeper, but in the case of all the other
values the exact reverse is the case.
The principal specialists' varieties are
the £a. and 2a. double printed (both these
varieties were actually issued).
The 1 rupee, printed in grey, was forged
to a great extent, and large numbers were
used on correspondence. I remember that
when I was in Manchester in 1890-92, I
frequently found these forgeries amongst
stamps taken from the correspondence of
large business houses. It was no doubt
for this reason that the colour was changed
in 1892 to carmine, with green centre.
The 2ijrAs. on 4AS. 6 Pies (1891).
This stamp was required when the postal
rate to England was reduced to 2^d.
There is a well-marked variety of the
surcharge, which is not generally known,
but which is well worthy of catalogue rank.
In this the foot of the letters " As " is on a
level with the fraction bar in "J," whereas
in the ordinary type it is always exactly
level with the foot of the large " 2."
Though I have known of this variety for
nine years, and have examined thousands of
specimens, I have only found two. From
this it seems possible that the error
occurred in the earlier sheets only, and
was afterwards corrected. The copy illus-
trated below is dated 25th March, 189 r,
which was three months after the stamp
was issued. Besides this variety, speci-
mens may be found with portions of the
figures or letters missing, but I cannot say
whether these are due to broken type or to
defective printing.
The Mart.
By Messrs. Puttick & Simpson, at their
Galleries in Leicester Square, on January
15th and 16th, 1907. '•&»
£ s. d.
Great Britain : 1847-54, 6d. violet, octagonal, ^tM
a pair, in mint state 11 o o
1870, i|d. rose-red, the error " O.P.P.C." 180
1865-67, is. green, Plate 4, a block of four,
mint £0170
1880, 2s. brown, overprinted " Specimen " 1 o o
1882-83, wmk. anchor, 5s. rose on bleute, a
pair and a single, telegraphically used 1 18 0
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£ s. d.
£i brown-lilac on bleute 3 5°
£5 orange, unused in mint state, but
slightly creased 526
Another, used 1 14 o
1883-84, 10s. cobalt, overprinted " Speci-
men " o 17 o
10s. blue, and 1891, £1 green, mint .. 1 11 o
1887, 3d. brown on orange, mint . . . . 1 12 o
1891, £f green, mint 140
Army Telegraphs, 1895, £5 lilac and green,
mint 200
China: Wei Hai Wei, 1898, 2c. red, a fine
block of four, unused 1 10 o
5c. red, a fine block of four, used ..220
India : Service. 1867-73, ^a. blue, Die 2, a
very fine block of four, mint . . . . 10 10 o
Puttialla, 1892-99, 4a. olive, the error with
" Patiala" omitted, used together with
the normal type on entire original ..200
Service. 1892, 1 rupee green and car-
mine, block of four, mint .. ..130
British Bechuanaland : 1888, 2d. lilac, with
value in red, a pair, one is the rare
variety with small curly-footed " 2 " 1 16 o
British Central Africa : 1892-93, Three Shill-
ings on 4s. grey, mint 160
1895, no wink., £25 blue-green, unused ..28 o o
Cape of Good Hope : 1861, 4d. red, error.no
margins, and repaired in left corner. . 19 10 o
1863-64, triangular, 4d. slate-blue, a fine
unused pair 240
Northern Nigeria : 1900, 10s. green and
brown, mint 276
Orange River Colony : 1900, 6d. carmine, a
pair, one is the very rare error with-
out figure of value, mint .. .. 7 15 o
A similar pair, but used 700
5s. green, without stop after " V," mint 476
2§d. blue, a block of four, mint . . ..400
3d. blue, with second diagonal over-
print, mint 150
2d. mauve, with inverted overprint,
mint 220
6d. carmine, an entire pane . . . . 32 o o
Southern Nigeria: 1902-04, £1 violet and
green
Another, telegraphically used
Zululand: 1888-92, id., 2d., 4d., 5d.,and9d.,
mint
5s. carmine, very fine
1894-96, £x purple on red, mint
Another, used
£5 black and purple on red, used
Fiscal Postal, is. carmine and lilac, on
piece of original
United States: 1861, 10c. green, premiere
gravure, unused
1869, 2C brown, a fine pair, without grille
3c. blue, without grille, unused
10c. orange, and 12c. green, mint
24c. purple and green, mint
24c. purple and green. 30c. blue and
carmine, and 90c. carmine and black 0180
30c. blue and carmine, a fine block of
nine . . . . . . . . . . ..1160
90c carmine and black, good colour, fine 100
Another, unused 180
The 1875 re-issue, 2c. brown, mint .. o 18 o
10c. orange, mint 170
24c. purple and green, mint . . ..150
30c. blue and carmine, unused .. ..120
90c. carmine and black, mint
Nevis : 1883, |d. in black on half of id. lilac
a pair, unused
St. Vincent : 1866, no wmk., compound perf.
id. rose 650
1881, 4d. on is. vermilion, unused.. ..10 o o
Tobago : 1879, 5s. slate, mint 1 18 o
is. orange-brown, error, a block of six,
mint o 18 o
British Guiana: 1875, 6c. blue, perf. 15, mint 160
New Zealand: 1863-66, wink, star, perf., 2d.
blue, Plate 2, retouched, very scarce,
with a normal copy for comparison. . 330
1871, wmk. star, perf. 10 x i2§, 2d. ver-
milion, pair, one is retouched. . .. 3 17 6
4
15
3
10
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16
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1
12
1
10
3
5
1
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1
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10
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11
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6 5
By Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper, on
January 24th and 25th, 1907.
£ s. d.
Great Britain : 1883, £5 orange, a fine, ver-
tical corner strip of four, each over-
printed " SPECIMEN " .. ..500
1883, "3d." in carmine on 3d, lilac, and
" 6d." in carmine on 6d. lilac, both
imperf., mint 5 o o
"I.R. OFFICIAL," 1885, is. green, un-
used 0120
1885, 5s. rose on blued paper, overprinted
"specimen" 1 10 o
1889, is. green, mint .... ..150
1 901, is. green and scarlet, mint .. 300
Austria: 1867, iskr. brown, variety, printed
both sides 220
Austrian Italy: 1st issue, 5c. yellow-buff,
mint 2 15 o
France : 1872-75, error, 15c. bistre on rose,
unused 3 15 o
Zurich : 4 rappen black, with horizontal red
lines 880
6 rappen black, unused 200
Ceylon: 1861, 8d. yellow-brown, unused ..400
1885, provisional, ioc on 36c. blue, unused 2 10 o
5c. on 24c. purple-brown, unused, but
rubbed . . 2 10 o
5c. on 32c. slate, error, surcharge in-
verted 1120
1888-90 provl., 2c. on 4c. rose, surcharged
"TWOTWO,"mint 200
China: Amoy, "Half Cent "in blue on 4c.
brown 3 12 6
"POSTAGE DUE," the rare type on ic.
rose 300
British East Africa: 1891 provisional, hand-
stamped in dull violet, " 1 Anna AB "
on 4a. brown 7 15 o
Value and initials in MS., 1 Anna AB.
on 4a. brown, overprinted "INLAND
REVENUE," and fiscally used .. 010 o
Nyassa: 1901, ior. black and green, isor.
black and orange-brown, and 3oor.
black and green, all with centres in-
verted, mint 2 14 o
Transvaal: Surcharged V.R.I., 5s. slate,
block of four, mint 240
Barbados: 1870, wmk. large star, rough
perf., is. black, mint 200
1878 provisional, id. on half 5s. dull rose,
a very fine unsevered pair . . . . 10 5 o
Fiji Islands: 1874, 6d. carmine-rose, over-
printed with Roman V.R., unused .. 210 o
1875, 2d. in black on 6d. carmine-rose,
with Gothic V.R., slight tear . . ..140
A further instalment of the Hetley Collec-
tion was offered by Messrs. Glendining &
Co. at their Galleries, on January 22nd,
23rd, and 24th, 1907.
£ s. d.
Ceylon: 1855, wmk star, imperf., 6d. on
bluish: 1857-9, 2d. green, unused ..100
1857-9, wmk. star imperf., 5d. chestnut,
unused 2150
6d. deep claret, unused 900
6d. brown, unused 140
8d. deep yellow-brown 14 5 o
gd. lilac-brown 3150
iod. orange-vermilion, unused .. . . o 19 o
is. gd. yellow-green, unused ... .. 1 15 o
2s. blue, with light postmark . . ..200
1857-8, no wmk., imperf., id. lilac on
bluish, mint .. . ." .. . . 4 19 6
1861, wmk. star, clean cut perfs., 5d.
chestnut, two shades, unused. . ..130
Rough perfs., 4d. rose, and gd. bistre-
brown 180
8d. yellow-brown 200
is. gd. green, mint 200
1862, perf. 13, 5d. deep rich brown, mint 8 10 o
6d. brown, two shades, unused . . . . 1 14 o
1863-7, 2d. emerald green, mint . . . . 1 12 o
1872-80, perf. 12I x 14, 2r. 50c. lilac-rose,
very minute tear 1 18 o
Notes and News.
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1885, wmk. C.C., perf. 14, 10c. on 16c.
lilac
30c. on 36c. blue, inverted surcharge,
unused
Wmk. C.A., perf. 14, 5c. on 4c. lilac-rose,
5C. on 8c, and 5c. on 16c, all mint . .
5c. on 24c, purple-brown. .
1890, 5c. on 15c, olive-green, vertical mint
pair, lower stamp showing variety,
revenue omitted
1903, single wmk., set from 2c. to 2r. 25c,
mint
Hong Kong: 1863-71, 18c. lilac, unused
96c. yellow-brown, slightly thinned
Perf. i2§, 4c. grey, two shades . .
1877, wmk. C.C., perf. 14, 16c. yellow;
1880, 48c. brown, both mint
16c. yellow; 1880, 5c. ultramarine, 10c.
mauve, 48c. brown, all mint
1876, 16c. on 18c. mauve ; 1877, 16c. yel-
low, fine unused copies
1880, wmk. C.C., 5c. on 8c. orange, 5c. on
18c. lilac, ioc. on 16c. yellow, 10c. on
24c. green, unused
1882, wmk. C.A., perf. 14, ioc. blue-green,
unused
1890, Chinese surcharge each side of
stamp; 20c. on 30c. grey-green, 50c.
on 48c. violet, both mint
Chinese surcharge on right hand side
of stamp ; 20c. on 30c. grey-green, and
50c. on 48c. violet, pair, right hand
stamp normal variety, mint ..
Chinese surcharge double ; 50c. on 48c.
violet, mint
1898, wmk. C.A., $1 on 96c. grey, variety,
Chinese surcharge on left and right
sides of stamp, and another copy with
double surcharge on left side, both
mint
India: 1854, §a. indigo, superb unused block
of eight, with side margins of sheet. .
ia. red, superb unused block of eight,
with side margins of sheet
ia. red, variety with pointed bust,
unused
2a. green, superb unused block of eight,
top corner of sheet with margins
i860, no wmk., perf. 14, 8p. purple on
bluish
8p. purple on white, mint block of forty
with marginal inscription
1865, wmkd., perf. 14, 8p. lilac, complete
quarter sheet, with full margins and
inscription, in fine mint condition . .
2a. brown -orange, complete quarter
sheet, with full margins and inscrip-
tion, brilliant mint, rare
1866-7, 6a. 8p. slate, mint block of twenty,
with marginal inscription
1868, Die II., 8a. rose, mint pane of forty,
with marginal inscription
1873, Die II., i|a. blue, complete quarter
sheet, with marginal inscription, su-
perb mint
1874, ir. slate, mint block of twenty, with
marginal inscription, scarce .-
1882-8, wmk. star, ia. 6p. sepia, two mint
sheets with margins
4a. 6p. yellow-green, mint block of
thirty, with part margins
1892-5, 1, 2, 3, and 5 rupees, mint block
of six of each value from corner of
sheet, with margins
1866, Official, 2a. purple, unused ..
2a. purple, pin holes
Aug., 1866, Service, no wmk., 8p., mint . .
8a. carmine, part mint sheet of 80, but
three ot the stamps are torn and mar-
gins damaged
8a. carmine, another part sheet with
marginal inscription, in superb mint
condition
A complete half sheet (160) of the same
stamp, but three of the copies are
damaged
8p. purple, mint block of four, with side
margins of sheet . .
£s. d.
1 4 o
I o o
1 18 o
1 12 O
2 l6 O
i 19 O
240
0 IO O
1 10 O
I 15 O
l6o
I 12 O
I 14 O
5 0 0
260
i 7 o
280
1 16 o
1 16 o
4 10 o
5 15 o
1 8 o
2 10 o
7 15 o
4 12 6
5 15 o
160
4 7 6
1 11 o
1 15 0
3 12 6
2 15 o
120
1 16 o
600
5 10 o
900
200
£ s. d.
1867-73, wmkd., 4a. green, complete quar-
ter sheet (80) with marginal inscrip-
tion, brilliant mint 1 11 0
1874-82, (O.H.M.S.), 8a. rose, fine mint
block of 40, with margins .. .. 1 13 o
Persia : 1881, lithographed, 25c. dull green,
mint 55o
Egypt : 1872-5, 10 paras grey-lilac, vertical
strip of three, two of which are tete-
beche ; and ipias. bright red, vertical
tete-beche pair, all mint . . . . o 16 o
2pias. yellow, mint block of four, one
stamp being tete-beche, scarce piece 1 12 o
2§pias. purple, superb mint block of six,
one stamp being tete-beche, very
scarce 200
Gold Coast: 1875, wmk. C.C., perf. i2§, id.
blue, mint 100
4d. mauve, unused; and 1883, wmk.
C.A., Ad. olive-yellow, mint .. ..130
1891-4, 5s. and ios., mint o 17 o
20s. green and red, lightly pen cancelled 150
1898-1900, 2d., two mint blocks of twelve 220
Lagos : 1874, is. orange, value i6Jiiim., mint 1 10 o
1884-6, 5s. blue, mint 500
Seychelles: 1893, 3c. on 4c, a horizontal
strip of twelve, one stamp showing
the variety, double surcharge, and
the end stamp on right side of strip
without surcharge 8100
Argentine Republic: 1864, wmk. R.A., im-
perf., ioc. green, a grand copy .. 6 15 o
15c. blue, superb 600
New Brunswick: 6d. yellow-green, vertical
strip of four, very lightly marked ..550
Nova Scotia: 1851, is. cold violet .. . . 6 15 o
is. cold violet, used on original . . . . 17 10 0
United States of America : 1851-60, imperf.,
ioc. blue-green, mint 100
Perf. 15-15!, 5c. deep brown, Type A,
unused 130
ioc. sreen, 12c. black, mint, 24c dull
lilac, 30c orange, unused . . ..120
1867-8, with grille, 90c blue ; 1869, 90c
black and carmine 180
1869, ic, 2c, 3c, 6c, ioc, 12c, 15c, with
frame, 24c and 30c, all unused, some
mint 220
90c. black and carmine, unused, but off
centre 110
1893, ic to $5, mint set 2 17 6
1894-5, no wmk., ic. to $5, mint set . . 1 16 o
Confederate States: Athens, 5c purple,
Type II 1 10 o
Baton Rouge, 5c green and carmine . . 4 10 o
Another copy of the same stamp on
original, Postmark dated Oct. 1, 1861 376
Charlestown, 5c blue, very fine unused
copy o 15 o
5c + ,5c. envelope, white paper, with
emblem of the South. This is quite a
unique piece; Mr. Luff thinks the
second 5c may have been printed at
a subsequent date to the issue of the
envelope 800
Mobile, 5c black, a very fine copy on por-
tion of original 300
5c blue, superb copy on original, Post-
mark dated Sep. 25, 1861 .. .. 140
Memphis, 2c pale blue, unused, and 2c
blue, used and rare, and Fredericks-
burg, 5c blue, very fine unused copy o 18 o
5c red, on white wove paper, very fine
horizontal pair on original, scarce in
pairs 300
Nashville, 5c carmine, and Charleston,
5c blue 090
50 carmine 150
5c violet-brown 200
New Orleans, 5c brown on bluish, pair
on original (one slightly torn), and a
fine single used copy and unused on
white pap-r, 2c red (2), 2c blue (2),
and 5c brown (2), shades .. .. o 14 o
Petersburg, 5c red 1 10 o
Tellico Plains, 5c red, unused . . . . 6 10 o
Fiji Islands: Oct., 1874, 6c green .. ..400
12c carmine-rose .. .. .' . ..150
Roman V.R., 2C blue 150
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12 6
£
6c. yellow-green 4
i2c. carmine-rose, unused . . . . 3
Very fine used copy of the same stamp 1
1875, Roman V.R., 2d. in black on 3d. (6c.)
green
Gothic V.R., 2d. in black on 3d. (6c.)
green .. .. 3 5
2d. in red on 3d (6c.) green . . . . o 16
2d. in black on 6d. (12c.) rose, mint, but
three perfs. missing 2 5 <
2d. in black on 3d. (6c.) green . . ..191
2d. in red on 3d. (6c.) green, unused .. 3 15* ■ 1
A further instalment of the same collec
tion was offered on February 5th and 6th
by Messrs. Glendining & Co., Ltd.
Spain: 1852, imperf., 6r. greenish blue,
block of six
1853, imperf., 2r. vermilion, slightly cut. .
1852, City of Madrid, ic. bronze on entire,
and 1854, thin paper, 6r. blue, block
of four
1854, thick bluish paper, ir. pale blue . .
1864, 19c, three horizontal pairs, and five
single copies, shades, mint
Japan: 1871, imperf., 48 mons brown, un-
used sheet
100 mons deep blue, ditto
1872, 5 sen blue-green, ditto, but two
stamps damaged
1 sen blue, block of eighteen, and a
block of twenty, and 1 sen deep blue,
block of twenty, mint
19 o
8 o
9 0
Native laid paper, £ sen brown, hori-
zontal strip of three, mint, the centre
stamp showing variety, upper charac-
ter on left defective
1873, thin native laid paper, 2 sen pale
yellow, very fine unused block of
twenty
4 sen pale rose, horizontal strip of four,
and 4 sen rose, block of fifteen
1874, 2 sen yellow, Plate 3, 5, 8, n, and 16
(2), all unused
British South Africa: Dec, 1890, £2 rose-
red, used on small piece of entire . .
£5 green, scarce
Another copy on small piece of entire. .
£10 brown
£10 brown, unused
Dominican Republic: 1865, imperf., laid
paper, A real black on pale green, un-
used ■
1 real black on yellow, unused
Grenada: 1863-79, wmk. star, rough perf,
6d. rose and 6d. vermilion, both mint
1871, is. mauve, error SHLLIING
Nevis : 4d. rose, two shades, both used
1861, perf. 13, similar lot, but brighter
copies . .
6d. grey-lilac, unused
6d. grey-lilac, two used copies . .
6d. grey-lilac; 1867, is. yellow-green,
and is. blue-green
is. green, unused
1867, perf. 15, 4d. deep orange, two unused
copies
£s. d.
Correspondence.
3 o
0 o
6 o
1 o
5 o
11 o
12 O
13 o
16 o
13 o
16 o
Origin of Envelopes.
To the Editor of the " Philatelic Record."
Dear Sir, — With reference to your
" Origin of Envelopes " in your January
issue, will you allow me to point out that
although the Mulready envelopes were
issued on 6th May, 1840, stamped envelopes
were only issued in January, 1841. I have
the Circular to Postmasters enclosing the
two sizes of the id. pink on thread paper,
and the id. stamp in its new colour of red-
brown and the 2d. blue with lines added.
I have also the Circular with the envelope
2d. blue embossed.
I enclose a small envelope with an unused
id. black stamp fastened to half its width
on the flap of the envelope, the other half
to be moistened and so to seal the envelope,
an invention to fasten the envelope before
the gummed flap was thought of.
On the inside of this envelope is printed
" No. 318, May 28th, 1840. Registered by
Henry Tuck, 138, Aldersgate Street,
London."
I have also the specification of James
Bozardu's Patent, dated as early as 1839,
for the use of a stamped or engraved label,
and he suggests affixing by a wafer, one
half to seal the letter.
I find Captain Basil Hall wrote Rowland
Hill, 31st December, 1840 : " It strikes me,
too, that a great convenience might be
added to the envelopes if there were put a
small lick of the gum which is used for the
stamps at the angle where the wafer or
wax is put ; so that an envelope might be
closed without the trouble of a wafer on the
double ' toil and trouble' of a seal. I can
easily see how one hundred or any number
of envelopes might have this small touch
of gum applied to them at the dash of a
brush. Everyone now uses envelopes,
which save a world of time, and if you
were to furnish the means of closing the
letter by an adhesive corner a still further
saving of time would take place."
So you see the envelope mentioned by
you was not very well known.
To show how wonderful the now regarded
as ordinary manufacture of envelopes was
considered I enclose a specimen postmarked
28 July, 1851, the wording inside of which
is: "Manufactured by steam machinery
2,000 per hour at the Great Exhibition of
Industry, Section 5, North-west Side, by
Waterlow & Sons, 65-68, London Wall,
London." — Yours faithfully,
Plain Anchor.
"Morocco Agencies" on Great Britain:
3 Pesetas on 2s. 6d.
To the Editor of the "Philatelic Record."
Dear Sir, — I have a specimen from the
top row of the sheet which shows an inter-
esting error, the second " E " in " Pesetas ' '
being half a millimetre, at least, taller than
the normal— thus : PESETAS.
In addition to this peculiarity the E in
question has a very blurred appearance,
and appears to have taken the ink badly, as
the white letters and design underneath
show plainly through the overprint. It
will be interesting to see if this discrepancy
will be rectified in the second printing. If
so this variety will be worth looking for. —
Yours faithfully, J. Howard Roskilly.
THE
Philatelic Record.
MARCH, 1907.
Editorial Notes.
THE new system of distinguishing and advising registered corres-
pondence which came into force on the 22nd of last month,
brings the Postal Authorities of this country in accord with
those in force abroad for a considerable period of time. The decree is
dated 22nd January, 1907, and paragraph 1 reads as
Falling follows:—
into Line.
" On the 18th of February will be introduced into
" this service the international system of distinguishing registered
" postal packets by means of registration labels bearing the letter R,
" the names of the offices of posting, and serial numbers."
These labels are adhesive in character, and are attached to the
letters or packets when handed in at the Post Office for registration,
and special facilities are afforded to firms and individuals in the habit
of despatching registered packets in large quantities.
The present seems to be a favourable opportunity of reviewing very
briefly the devolution of the system of registration in force in this
country, and in doing so we have been materially
A Mode assisted by the inspection recently, through the kind-
ness of one of our subscribers, of a very interesting
collection of the registered envelopes of Great Britain, mounted to
illustrate the historical, rather than the philatelic, side of the study.
By this we mean that the envelopes themselves were not by any
means complete in their various sizes, or in the errors, but for all that
the collection was made very much more interesting by reason of other
things it did contain, which are seldom found in a collection of this
character — such, for instance, as the original decrees issued from time to
time, and other interesting matter ; for example, a piece of the original
green string used for tying round the letters in early times. The
various decrees were followed in each instance with a specimen of the
envelopes issued in pursuance of it, and consequently the various cards
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upon which the whole was mounted teemed with interest from the
commencement, and never became tedious. We heartily congratulate
the owner upon the possession of a collection of registered envelopes,
which we should think is nearly unique, and although, as we have said,
so far as the envelopes themselves are concerned, not assuming to be
complete, yet far and away transcends in interest a mere accumulation
of the envelopes themselves.
Previously to the introduction of uniform penny postage all
letters containing, or supposed to contain, coin or jewellery were
registered gratuitously by the Post Office, but when
Dismissa o ^e penny postage came into operation it was considered
ow an 1 tQ ke impracticable to continue the service, and with
the sanction of the Treasury it was dropped. As the number of letters
containing valuables increased, the depredations also increased in about
(rather under than over) the same ratio, and the system of registration
was reintroduced on January 6th, 1841, the fee being fixed at 1/-.
The public, however, did not avail itself of the protection thereby
offered, probably owing to the charge being so high.
In October, 1841, Lord Lovvther, P.M.G., therefore proposed to the
Treasury to use his powers under 3 and 4 Vic, c. 96, sec. 39, to establish
compulsory registration of letters supposed to contain coin or jewellery,
and to charge is. per letter. The matter was referred to Rowland Hill,
who concurred, but thought the charge too high, and suggested 6d. A
Special Committee was granted, and as a somewhat natural result nothing
very much seems to have come of it, the fee remaining fixed at is., with
voluntary registration. It was inconsequence of the divergence of opinion
between Lord Lowther and Rowland Hill, and to the latter's advice on
this subject to the Treasury crossing the strong wish of the Postmaster-
General, that led, more than any other single circumstance, to Rowland
Hill's dismissal ; and though Lord Lowther remained Postmaster-
General, as much as three years after this his plan of high-feed com-
pulsory registration was never carried into effect.
In 1848, the fee was reduced to 6d., and in August, 1862, to 4d.,
when compulsory registration was applied to all letters passing through
the London Office supposed to contain coin or valuables, and in the
following year it was extended to all inland letters falling within the same
category. It was not until January ist, 1878, that official registered
envelopes were issued. In 1855, registered letters were enclosed in
a green paper wrapper, upon which the following notice was printed
in black ink : —
" The Postmaster is requested to take special care in the delivery of
'• the inclosed (sic) registered letter to the party to whom it is addressed,
" taking a receipt for it upon the above form, which is to be cut off and
" carefully preserved in his office ; the remaining portion of the form is
" to be sent back to London bv the first post with the returned Letter
" Bill.
" Inland Department,
"General Post Office."
Editorial Notes. 51
From July 1st, 1858, this green wrapper was superseded and each
registered letter was tied up with green tape, in accordance with a
decree dated 1858. About the nth of April, 1870, the
Thf s green tape was superseded by green twine, probably to
ue ines* effect an economy. It is doubless from this tying up
the letters with green tape or twine that the practice of marking
registered letters with blue pencil lines drawn across the envelopes
arose ; this distinguishing feature being introduced at the same time as
the official envelopes in January, 1878. In fact, the decree above
mentioned shows a specimen of an envelope and how it was to appear
when tied with green tape, and the effect to the eye is the same as the
blue lines on the registered envelopes of to-day except that the colour
is green.
By the same decree, dated 17th December, 1877, authorising the
issue of the official envelopes the registered fee was reduced to 2d.
Paragraph 4 reads : —
" Registered Letter Envelopes bearing a 2d. stamp for the payment
" of the registration fee will be sold at all post offices and by rural
" messengers. To begin with, envelopes of the following dimensions
" will be supplied — 5|ins. X 3iins. and 6ins. X 3|ins. — these will be
" sold for 2^d. each or 2s. 2^d. for a packet of 12 — Registration fee being
" included in the prices. Three larger sizes will be sold hereafter, and
" due notice will be given of their dimensions and prices."
Paragraph 5 : — " The postage must be prepaid by affixing the
necessary stamps ; the impressed stamp which the envelope bears
represents the registration fee only."
For the registered envelopes first issued the die of the 2d. envelope
was used, but it was quickly superseded by the familiar circular
registration die in April, 1878.
On the 13th of February, 1902, the combined registered and postal
medallion was issued under decree of 21st January, 1902, setting out
that it had been decided to substitute for the present
Enve™ e medallion (value 2(L) on Registered Letter Envelopes
ope* a brown medallion (value 3d.), denoting a registration
fee of 2d. and postage id. When the envelopes are used no adhesive
stamps as a rule will be necessary, but in cases when a registration or
insurance fee of more than 2d. is paid, or the postage is more than id.,
stamps to the value required must be placed on the envelope immedi-
ately to the left of the medallion.
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Notable Philatelists.
Hilmer DjurHng,
mR. HILMER DJURLING, the editor of Svensk Filatelistisk
Tidskrift since January 1904, the official organ of the Swedish
Society, is young in years but few have done more for national
philatelic interests in Sweden. Mr. Djurling was born in Stockholm
in 1881. After completing extensive business studies and after
mercantile and banking experience, he is now correspondent of one of
the largest banking institutions in Stockholm.
Mr. Djurling became a member of the International Philatelists
Union in Stockholm 1895 and was for six years its Secretary. It was
through his wisely directed efforts to preserve the national aspect of the
Swedish philatelic activity that the merger of the International Union
with the Swedish Society took place early in 1904. This merger gave
to the national Swedish Society a strength and solidity that few societies
in larger countries can equal.
Mr. Djurling has an extensive collection of European stamps in
excellent condition and is specializing the issues of his native country.
He collects used stamps only, acting on the principle that true philately
consists in the collection and study of used postage stamps, and
although this is not the principle accepted in this country there is one
well-known collector residing in the North who puts its tenets so
strongly into force as to entirely ignore unused stamps in his collection.
Among the many foreign visitors to the London Exhibition last
year the subject of our sketch was at the same time perhaps one of the
youngest and most popular. He figured as a member of the General
Committee and has done much active work as Librarian of the
Swedish Society since the year 1904, being particularly interested in
that still, we fear, neglected branch of our hobby — philatelic literature.
In conjunction with Mr. L. Harold Kjellstedt he has written a
German-English-French-Swedish Philatelic Dictionary, and with Mr.
Rud Krasemann an Edition in German of his Society's great work,
" Sveriges Frankolecken 1855- 1905."
Notable Philatelists.
Hilmer Djurling.
54 The Philatelic Record.
The Minto Fete Philatelic Exhibition.
By Wilmot Corfield.
THE Philatelic Exhibition, brought together at the invitation of
the Managing Committee of Her Excellency Lady Minto's
Charity Fete in Calcutta, has had an experience probably
unique in the history of Philately. At short notice of only a few days
a meeting of the Society was held, a committee formed, and an appeal
issued to philatelists, both in England and India, to send in exhibits ;
it was dated the nth December last, and met with a very generous
response. From that date to the 22nd January we were busily occupied
in receiving stamps and arranging them in frames while we anxiously
waited the action of the Fete authorities in providing proper accom-
modation for our accumulated exhibits. Then the end came. It was
within a few days of the day of opening, and we found ourselves
provided with a very indifferent tent (perfectly empty), badly lighted,
and quite unsuitable for our requirements. We met and unanimously
decided to withdraw our Exhibition from the Fete, which was
accordingly held without a philatelic display of any kind.
Our withdrawal has been thoroughly justified by subsequent
events that I need not enlarge upon, and the Secretary to the Fete
Committee (Colonel Crooke-Lawless) wrote me officially that he quite
understood our action and considered we were perfectly justified in the
course we took.
The Fete being ended, we found ourselves in the temporary
possession of a magnificent exhibition of stamps with nowhere in
which to show them. We also realised that the hot weather was
rapidly setting in, when the fact that the thing known as O.G. makes
itself alarmingly unpleasant ; and further, that the stamps with us had
been lent for the Minto Fete only. Our position was at least a
peculiar one, and only one way out of it presented itself. We decided
upon the return of the exhibits to their owners, and the presentation of
a recommendation to the Philatelic Society of India to organize a
Calcutta Exhibition on its own account next cold season.
It remains to be seen what fruit the recommendation will bear.
The stamps for the Minto Fete Exhibition are now on their way back
to their generous owners. The moral of the affair is that a great
Philatelic Exhibition must be run by those who understand stamps,
and that there must be no preponderating lay element in the manage-
ment in a position to vitally affect for the worse the success of the
undertaking.
The Minto Fete itself was splendid, and the suffering and the
sorrowful will benefit to the extent of several lakhs, as the result of the
ten days or more of revelry during which its progress dominated
Calcutta.
Calcutta,
21st February, 1907.
British Post Offices in the Levant. 55
— The —
British Post Offices in the Levant.
By I. J. Bernstein.
A paper read before the Manchester Philatelic Society on
February 22nd, 1907.
PHILATELY of to-day no longer consists of obtaining as many
different stamps as one can beg, borrow, or steal, and pasting
them in a book ; but in the judicious study of the stamps, their
origin, their manufacture, and the various causes that called them into
being. It is fortunate for our hobby that such is the case, because the
mere accumulation of stamps, like other non-intellectual pursuits, soon
palls and is dropped, but once a man has begun to collect intelligently
he will always collect.
Hence when dealing with the stamps of the British Levant, I think
it essential to go beyond the dozen or so stamps in the catalogue, and
to treat of their raison d'etre, and the stamps they displaced.
Levant is the name applied to the Mediterranean coast of Turkey,
so to speak of the " British Levant " is incorrect. The term that
should be employed is " British stamps used for," or " in use in the
Levant."
The fact that one finds not only British but French, German,
Austrian, Russian, and Italian stamps devoted to a similar purpose
is so well known, and the stamps themselves so common, that it never
occurs to the majority of collectors to enquire how it comes about that
all these countries have Post Offices, as a rule such an important
Government Institution, in a foreign country, which at the same time
has a Post Office of its own. I am only dealing with the British Post
Office, which was the first established, so perhaps it would be well to
just mention here that the other foreign Post Offices in Turkey were
established simply because Great Britain had one, and it was felt to be
too great a privilege to be enjoyed by one Power alone.
The British Post Office in Constantinople was originally established
as a sorting and forwarding office of the Army engaged in the Crimean
War in the years 1854-56. The fact that we were fighting with and
for the Turk precluded any protest on his part, more particularly as
the excellent reason then pertained that the Turkish Postal Service
was notoriously unreliable and defective. After the war, the Office in
Constantinople was, in 1857, transformed into a proper Post Office,
issuing British stamps by British officials, using British obliterating
marks, and letters in the first place were accepted from the British
Embassy, Consulate, and residents for despatch abroad. Letters were
received, but had to be called for, delivery by postmen being a con-
cession not yet wrung out of the Turkish Authorities. The operations
56 The Philatelic Record.
of the Post Office were in course of time extended, till now money
orders, postal orders, parcels, etc., are dealt with as at home. Once
there, we have stopped there ; the Government of the Sublime Porte
have protested on many an occasion, but the only result has been that
other British Post Offices have been established in Smyrna, Beyrout,
and Salonica. It has been stated that an Office has recently been
opened in Bagdad ; that, to a certain extent is true, but as it has been
opened by the Indian Government, and Indian stamps unsurcharged
are used, it does not come within the scope of this paper.
The exact date on which the first Office in the Levant was opened
is unknown, but the British Army landed in the Crimea on September
14th, 1854, and as it is extremely doubtful that in those days postal
arrangements were so promptly made as we have seen them done in
recent years, we can only assume that it was at the extreme end of
1854, possibly to deal with the Christmas mails, that British stamps
were first used in the Levant. The British stamps for use in the
Levant were not distinguished by means of a surcharge till 1885, so
from 1854 one can only tell them from ordinary British stamps by the
postmark. Those used in the Crimea are postmarked in the first place
(*&*) (0*0))
by a crown with a star at each side, contained in a small oval of
horizontal bars such as was employed in town offices in England. It
is rarely found very distinct, and that is probably the reason why it
was soon altered to one consisting of two ciphers separated by a star,
contained in an oval of horizontal bars, as before. The crown and
star type is much the rarer of the two. Perforated stamps were
introduced into general use in Great Britain in February, 1854, and
Creeke, in the " Stamps of the British Isles," mentions that some
sheets were issued imperf. after that date, remarking at the same time,
that where they went to is not known. Some evidently went to the
Crimea, as the imperforate id. red-brown is known used there. The
other varieties found are the five varieties of the id. in use at home,
viz., the two dies and two perforations of the id. watermarked small
crown, the id. large crown, 14, and 2d. small crown, 14 and 16.
The single postage rate was 3d. per Joz. ; hence strips of three are
usually found. Russia and Turkey in those days had not yet issued
stamps; Journalists and Staff Officers knew nothing and cared less
about philately, or we might not have had to wait till the year 1900
for the V.R.I. 's, with and without dots, on or above the line, etc.
Peace was declared on the 12th July, 1856, but it was some time
naturally before all the British troops were withdrawn ; anyway it was
not until September, 1857, that the Post Office in Constantinople was
opened for the use of the public. The distinguishing postmark
employed consisted of the initial " C," 11 mill, high, in an oval of
thin parallel lines.
British Post Offices in the Levant.
57
Most of the stamps and their various plate numbers used in
England from 1857 onwards are to be found with the " C " cancella-
tion, which continued in use until 1886, the height of the initial being
reduced to 8 mill, in 1880. The Turkish Government has on several
occasions protested against the presence of a British Post Office as
being contrary to its dignity as a Power, and as depriving it of a source
of revenue. It is probable that the establishment of Post Offices in
Smyrna in the year 1872, Beyrout in 1873, was the reply. F 87 being
the number next on the list of British Post Offices, it was allotted to
Smyrna ; G 06 to Beyrout, and a good few of the plate numbers in use
since 1873 can be found used in these two places. It is improbable
that all plate numbers are to be found, as the demand at home for
stamps may have necessitated two or three new plates whilst the supply
of the one was being exhausted in the Levant.
The correspondence from Constantinople being very much larger
than that of any of the other offices, a much larger number of stamps,
and consequently plate numbers, were used there. Their respective
rarity is governed entirely by the public requirements — unnecessary
issues or remainders did not then exist.
In 1884-5 an office was opened at Salonica, and the initial " S " was
employed in an upright oval, such as had been employed for some time
by the British Post Office at Smyrna. Some authorities have
ascribed this " S " to Stamboul, but that is simply the native name
for Constantinople. At a later period, a branch office was opened in
the native part of the town, and the word Stamboul is found on the
round date stamp.
(To be continued).
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The Forgeries of the "Cantonal"
Stamps of Switzerland.
By A. de Reuterskiold.
(Continued from Page 33).
No. 10. — This is one of the best forgeries and is quite dangerous,
especially the 6rap., which is very similar to the genuine Type I. The
red lines are faulty in that the two lines forming the double lines are
not close enough together ; in the 4rap. the top half semi-circle contains
two black dots ; in the 6rap. there are two very distinct dots over the
U of ZURICH. There is a stop after both Local-Taxe and Cantonal-
Taxe.
4rap. Table I. 3 lines, 15 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
(Earee 7th).
., II. No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. 2 lines, 15 „ ,, 2 lines.
(Earee 12th).
,, II. 3 lines, 15 ,, ., 2 lines.
Postmarks : Good imitations of the Zurich rosette in red or in
black.
No. 11. — Good looking forgeries, but easily recognised by the
inscriptions in the bottom frame, which are too small ; the 4rap. has
eight and a half semi-circles on the left side, and eight on the right
side ; the 6rap. has eight and two halves on the left side, and seven and
a half on the right side.
4rap. Table I. No lines, 17 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
,, II. No lines, 17 ,, ,, 2 lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 17 ,, „ 2 lines.
,, II. No lines, 17 ,, ,, No lines.
Postmarks : Imitation of Zurich rosette in red, but without lines
crossing in centre ; also correct imitation of Zurich
rosette in red.
No. 12. — In the 4rap. there are two dots in the upper half semi-
circle ; in the 6rap. the left-hand frame is too wide, the corners being
rectangles instead of squares. There is a stop after Local-Taxe and
after Cantonal-Taxe.
4rap. Table I. No lines, 16 groups of 4 lines, No lines.
(Earee 10th).
,, II. No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
,, II. No lines, 15 ,, ,, 3 lines.
Postmarks : Only seen unused.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 59
No. 13. — These form part of the set brought out by Champion at
Geneva, in 1888. They generally bear the word FACSIMILE, either
in a curve at the top of the stamp in microscopic characters, or in
larger letters in a straight line in the centre of the stamp. On the 4rap.
the x of Taxe projects below the other letters, as also does the T of
Taxe on the 6rp.
4rap. Table I. 2 lines, 15 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
(Earee 12th).
,, II. No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. No lines, 16 ,, „ No lines.
(Earee 14th).
,, II. 2 lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
Postmarks : Not seen postmarked.
No. 14. — Very poor imitations on thick " glace " paper, made some
years ago by Fournier, of Geneva.
4rap. Table I. 3 lines, 15 groups of 4 lines, No lines.
,, II. 2 lines, 15 ,, ,, 2 lines.
6rap. „ I, 1 line, 15 ,, ,, 2 lines.
,, II. No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
Postmarks : Good imitation of Zurich rosette in red, black, or
blue.
No. 15. — Improved forgeries by Fournier, of Geneva, issued in 1905
or 1906, and often sold on genuine old letters.
4rap. Table I. 1 line, 15 groups of 4 lines, 3 lines.
,, II. No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. 2 lines, 15 ,, ,, 2 lines.
,, II. No lines, 16 ,, ,, No lines.
These are copied from Type I. of the genuine 4rap. and 6rap. ; and in
the 6rap. the eighth line (Table II.) is double as in the genuine stamp.
The 4rap. has a stop after Local-Taxe.
Postmarks : Same as No. 14.
No. 16. — This is a photo-lithographic imitation of the 6rap., taken
from Type V.r and made by Oneglia and Venturing of Turin. Both
the stamp and postmark are almost exact facsimilies of the genuine,
and I do not think it expedient to state here the points by which it can
be recognised. It is a very dangerous forgery.
This ends the description of the forgeries of these stamps that I
possess, or have lately seen. I find one more 6rap., noted both in my
own pamphlet and by Mr. Earee in "Album Weeds." I append the
description here : —
No. 17.—
6rap. Table I. No lines, 16 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
(Earee nth & 15th).
,, II. 2 lines, 15 „ „ 2 lines,
(or 3 lines)
6o The Philatelic Record.
I have quite lately been sent from Austria a very curious specimen.
It is a genuine 6rap., Type L, with vertical red lines J- mm. apart, every
fifth line being slightly thicker than the others. I can only suppose
that it is a specimen from which the original red lines have faded, and
that some faker has tried to make up for this deficiency.
Since writing the above article, I have seen a large collection of
these forgeries, and am able to add the following : —
/ (d). — The semi-circles at the sides like the 6rap. already described.
4rap. Table I. No lines, 17 groups of 4 lines, 2 lines.
,, II. No lines, 17 ,, ,, No lines.
7 (h). — The corner figures are large, very nearly as high as the
rectangles containing them. There is a stop after Taxe on both
values.
4rap. Table I. No lines, 18 groups of 4 lines, No lines.
„ II. No lines, 18 ,, ,, No lines.
6rap. ,, I. 2 lines, 18 ,, ,, No lines.
,, II. No lines, 18 ,, ,, No lines.
3 (b). — Five very small dots in each corner, like the 6rap. (3a). The
semi-circles at the sides are twice as wide as the genuine ones.
4rap. Table I. 1 line, 16 groups of 4 lines, No lines.
,, II. 2 lines, 15 ,, ,, 3 lines.
Postmark : Imitation of 1849, rosette of Geneva (4th) in black.
No. 17. — The rectangles in the corners are too small; in the lower
corners they are upright rectangles. The inscription Local-Taxe is
too large.
4rap. Table I. 2 lines, 15 groups of 4 lines, No lines.
„ II. 3 lines, 15 ,, „ 3 lines.
The so = caIled Winterthur Stamp.
Genuine.
On all four sides of the stamp there is a double-headed arrowT,
wrapped loosely round with a ribbon, in nine spiral folds. The two
ropes by which the horn is suspended show the left one eight and the
right one nine strands ; the tassel between the ropes hangs by two
thin black lines. There is a distinct stop after Ortspost ; it is nearer to
the P following it than to the T. There is a stop after both R's in the
angles, and the R in lower right corner does not touch the thin line
which runs obliquely above it. The thin stem of the horn is joined to
the ring by a white band, level with the P of Ortspost. There are 13
vertical lines drawn across the upper part of the ring, three of which
are broken ; across the middle of the horn, above Poste, there are 17
lines, of which four are broken. There are four lines across the wide
end of the horn, the third of which, opposite the L of Locale, does not
go right across. The red lines of the background do not go across the
ropes and tassel at the top of the stamp.
Postmarks: Zurich rosette; P.P.; square grille (Schaffhausen) and
Confederation grille.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 61
Forgeries.
No. I (a). — There are twelve spiral folds of the ribbon on the arrows
at the top and bottom of the stamp, and ten on those at the sides.
The red lines of the background go right across ropes and tassel ; both
ropes show six strands, and the tassel hangs by a zig-zag line. Neither
of the curls at the upper angles of the shield touch the inner outline of
the frame, the ring of the horn is too wide and outlined by two very
thin black lines, there is no stop after the R in the upper left corner,
and the R in the lower left corner touches both the thin lines above it.
The letters of the inscription Ortspost — Poste Locale, are much too small.
No. 1 (b). — Exactly similar to the above, but with the ring of the
posthorn correctly drawn, and the red lines of the background broken
at the top, as in the genuine.
No. 2 (Earee 3rd). — There are eleven spiral folds of the ribbon on
the arrows at top and bottom, and nine on those at the sides. Both
ropes show six strands, and the tassel nearly touches the ring of the
posthorn. Neither of the curls at the upper angles of the shield touch
the inner outline of the frame, although the right-hand one goes very
close to it. There is no stop after the R in the upper left corner, and
the R in the right lower corner touches the lines above it. There are
no vertical lines across the upper part of the ring of the horn. The
stop after Ortspost is in some specimens a mere speck.
No. 3 (Earee 2nd). — This is at once recognised by the O of Ortspost
touching the mouthpiece of the horn, and by its having a stop after
Locale. The left-hand rope has seven strands, the top one being
between the frame lines. The top R has no stop.
I have only seen close cut specimens of this forgery, but I believe
it has red arrows, and a ribbon with about five spiral folds.
No. 4 (Earee 1st). — This is, I believe, one of the oldest forgeries;
it is very similar to No. 1 (b). There are no arrows or ribbons between
the stamps. The letters of the inscription are too small ; the curls at
the upper angles of the shield do not touch the inner frame. The
ropes show five and six strands. There is only one thick and one thin
line above the lower R, and this letter touches the thin one. The base
of the large 2's in the upper right and lower left angles projects to the
left beyond the head of the figure.
No. 5 (Earee 4th and 5th). — Good imitation ; the arrows and ribbon
seem correctly drawn, although in specimens with wide margins it can
be seen that the ribbon is replaced by nine separate discs through
which the arrow runs. The test for this forgery is that the mouthpiece
of the horn is a round white pearl, and that 2mm. down the stem, level
with the R of Ortspost, is another similar pearl.
No. 6. — Arrows and ribbon correctly drawn. The ropes each show
seven strands ; there is a circular pearl on the stem of the horn, level
with the R of Ortspost, but the upper part of this pearl is not outlined
in black, but runs into the straight piece below the mouthpiece. There
are at least fifteen lines of shading at the top of the ring of the horn,
and about seventeen across the middle of the horn. None of the four
lines on the wide end of the horn run quite across it.
62 The Philatelic Record.
No. 7 (Earee 6th). — This belongs to the set brought out in 1888, by
Champion, and is generally found surcharged facsimile in microscopic
letters at the top of the stamp, or in larger block letters in the centre.
It is easily recognised by the fact that the lower one of the two
black lines enclosing the white band, which joins the central ring of
the horn to the stem of the mouthpiece, is continued to the left, right
across to the left-hand outline of the stem.
No. 8. — Very poor imitation (Fournier, Geneva). The red lines of
the background are set so close together as to almost make the back-
ground look solid ; the T of Ortspost has hardly any top stroke, and all
the O's are nearly circular ; the tassel is like a thick inverted V.
No. 9. — Photo-lithographic imitation by Oneglia and Venturini, of
Turin. This is a very dangerous forgery, and only differs from the
original in one or two minor details, which I do not think it expedient
to describe.
No. 10. — This belongs to the set of imitations made last year by
Fournier, of Geneva. Both ropes show eight strands ; the letters OR
of Ortspost are too tall, and the stop after the R in the upper left corner
is too low.
No. 11 . — This is a poor forgery and is probably an old one, but it
has only quite lately been brought to my notice. The stamps are
surrounded by arrows, each passing through nine more or less circular
discs. The ring of the posthorn is too narrow, the outer frame line of
the stamp is no thicker than the inner one, and the inner frame of the
cross is too near the outer one.
Postmarks : All these forgeries have imitations of the Zurich rosette
in black, in blue, or in red. I have seen one specimen of No. 4 with
parallel lines in black, forming a rectangular or lozenge-shaped grille.
(To be continued.)
New Issues.
63
The earliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to (lie correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. Wlien possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fredj H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
Australian Commonwealth.— The Jd.
value, watermarked Crown and A, with
compound perforation, is chronicled by
E wen's Weekly.
Adhesive,
hd. green. Wink. Crown and A. Perf. 12 + 11.
Barbados. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us
the 2d. black and orange of 1899 over-
printed "Kingston Relief Fund id.," in
four lines, in vermilion.
The stamps were placed on sale at 2d.
each, the extra id. realised beyond the face
value forming a contribution to the Fund
indicated.
A dhesive.
Kingston
2d. black & orange. Overprinted p6*? in vermilion,
id.
British Guiana. — Mr. C. D. Ferguson,
of Georgetown, sends us specimens of the
2, 4, 5, 6, and 12c. stamps, chronicled in
our February number.
British Honduras. -Mr. W. H. Peckitt
informs us that he has recently heard from
Belize, to the effect that the high values of
the King's Head set will not be issued for
some time.
British New Guinea. — A correspon-
dent of Ewen's Weekly informs them that
the stamps have recently been overprinted
"Papua"; so far only the 2d. and qd.
values have been seen.
Adhesives.
2d. violet and black. Overprinted " Papua " in black.
4d. brown and black, „ ,, ,,
East Africa and Uganda Proteo
torate. —The London. Philatelist lists the 3r.
on multiple watermark paper.
r " ""*" ~" : ~"
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
3r. black and green.
Gibraltar. Morocco Agencies. —
Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. inform us
that it is stated officially that the entire
stock of Morocco Agencies stamps, which
were withdrawn on December 31st last,
is to be destroyed.
Gold Coast. — Ewen's Weekly lists the £d.
value upon multiple watermark paper.
Adhesive.
Wink. CA and Crown multiple.
-^d. lilac and green.
India. Holkar. — Messrs. Whitfield
King & Co. advise us that they recently
received, in a consignment of the stamps of
this State, a complete sheet of the tjra.
Service, imperforate.
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Adhesive.
Official stamp.
Ja. orange. Variety, imperforate.
Jhind.— The London Philatelist states that
the 3p. and ir. Service stamps have now
been issued.
Adhesives.
Official stamps.
3P. blue-grey. Surcharged g"^E & SERVIGE in bIack-
ir. green & carmine. ,, ,, ,,
Labuan — Following upon the inclusion
of this island with the Straits Settlements,
Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. advise us that
the stamps of the Crown type have been
overprinted as below.
tj^GSDEHEBS Q)
Surcharged Se^lnts in two lines in red.
ic. black and violet.
2C. black and green.
3C. black and brown.
4c. on 18c. black and pale brown.
8c. black and vermilion.
25c. green and blue.
50c. purple and violet.
id. brown and orange.
Surcharged settlements in two lines in black-
4c. on 16c. green and brown.
Surcharged Straits Settlements in one line in red.
10c. brown and slate.
Lagos.— Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
are advised that all the stamps of this
Colony, with the exception of the 5s. and
10s. values, are now exhausted, and the
stamps of Southern Nigeria are in use in all
parts of the Colony.
Maldives. — Ewen's Weekly states the
total numbers of the recent provisional
stamps were as follows : —
2C 4,400.
3c 3,600.
4c 2,200.
5c 18,800.
15c 1,200.
25C 1,200.
New Zealand. — Referring to the para-
graph under this heading in our January
issue, E wen's Weekly chronicles the current
id., overprinted "Official" vertically, up-
wards, in black.
Adhesive.
Official stamp.
id. rose. Wmk. NZ and Star. Perf. 14.
Overprinted " Official " in black.
Queensland. — The Philatelic Journal of
Great Britain states that the design of the
current 2d. value has been redrawn ; the
head, Crown, and figures in the corners,
have all been slightly altered.
A illusive.
2d. blue. Type redrawn.
South Australia.— Ewen's Weekly has
the 2s 6d. value with the value in slightly
taller letters than heretofore; "and six-
pence" also measures about i8f to 19mm.
instead of 19 to ig^mm
The Bazaar also reports the 6d. value
with the new watermark.
Adhesives.
Wmk. Crown and SA. Perf. 12.
2s. 6d. pale violet.
Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. 12.
6d. green.
Transvaal.— The Monthlv Journal chroni-
cles the 10s. value with multiple watermark.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
10s. black and purple on red.
Trinidad. — The 2d. Unpaid Letter stamp
with multiple watermark has been seen by
Ewen's Weekly.
Adhesive.
Postage Due stamp.
2d. black. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Victoria. — The 2d. Unpaid Letter stamp
with new watermark is reported in Ewen's
Weekly.
Adhesive.
Postage Due stamp.
2d. brown and blue. Wmk. Crown and A'. Perf. 12'.
New Issues.
65
Foreign Countries.
Colombia. — Various exchanges mention
that certain of the old designs have recently
appeared in new colours. The ip. is in the
type of 1903-4, with portrait of General
Pinzon, and the registration stamp in that
of 1902.
Adhesives.
2C. light carmine. Imperforate.
5c. orange brown,
ioc. orange. ,,
20c. blue on rose. ,,
ip. purple. ,,
ip. purple. Perf. 11 \, 12.
Registration Labels.
20c. deep brown.
20c. pale brown.
Antioquia. — The Monthly Journal has the
ic. of 1902 in blue instead of rose.
Adhesive.
ic. blue. Perf. 12.
Bolivar. — The same paper also lists the
following in 1903 designs.
A dhesives.
50c. purple on white wove,
iop. blue on blue laid.
Too late stamp.
20C. deep violet on yellow.
Return receipt stamp.
20c. orange and rose.
Denmark. — Mr. W. T. Wilson sends us
the 5, 10, 50, and 100 ore of the new issue,
as below : —
Adhesives.
5 ore green.
10 ore red.
50 ore violet.
100 ore bistre.
Egypt. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt informs us
that certain values of the current set have
been overprinted O H.H.S. for Official use.
They are not supplied to the public in an
unused condition.
Adhesives.
Official stamps.
im. brown. Overprinted O. H.H.S. in black.
2m. green. ,, ,,
3m. orange. ,, ,,
5m. carmine. ,, ,,
ip. blue. ,, ,,
France. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us a
specimen of a new 5c. stamp. It is printed
in dark green, and is of the sower (no
earth) type.
A dhesive.
5c. dark green.
German Empire. — This month we have
only two additions to the watermarked
Colonial stamps.
Offices in China.
Jd. on im. carmine. Watermarked.
East Africa.
45I1. black and violet. Watermarked.
Japan. Offices in China. — Messrs.
Whitfield King & Co. send us a specimen
of the i^sen. in the new colour, overprinted
for use here.
Adhesive,
ih sen. violet. Overprinted in black.
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Holland. Surinam. — The Monthly
Journal is informed that the remaining
values of the new type have now made
their appearance. The lower denominations
are in the design shown, but inscribed
' ' Kolonie Suriname, ' ' the i and 2jg. being
in the larger form.
Adhesives.
15c. brown.
20c. olive.
'30c. chestnut.
50c. lake-brown.
ig. violet.
2jg. slate-green.
Honduras.— Messrs. Whitfield King &
Co. send us a specimen of a new series of
stamps for 1907, design as before, but the
portrait is different. They have received
in all five values, as below. There is also
a 2oc.
Adhesives.
ic. green.
6c. violet,
ioc. brown.
20c. red.
50c. claret,
ip. orange.
Hungary. — The Monthly Journal has
received the i2f. with the new perforation.
Adhesive.
i2f. purple. Perf. 15.
Salvador. — The Monthly Journal lists the
6c. of the current set in black and rose, and
also a 50c. of the Official set.
Adhesive.
6c. black and rose.
Official stamp.
50c. black and orange.
Switzerland. — The 15c. purple is the
latest value we have seen upon the water-
marked paper.
Adhesive.
15c. purple. Weak. Cross.
United States.— Two values, the ic.
and 2c, have been issued in an imperforate
condition. They were put on sale at various
offices as they were desired by purchasers
for use in automatic stamp affixing machines.
jggjflllgQEBB
Adhesives.
ic. green. Imperforate.
2C. carmine. ,,
Cuba. — L'Echo de la Timbrologie states
that a new value has been added to the
current set.
Adhesive.
50c grey and black. (Portrait).
Wurtemberg. — Eiven's Weekly chroni-
cles various of the Service stamps, as
below, with the new watermark.
Adhesives.
Municipal Service stamps.
2pf. grey. Wmk. Cross and rings.
3pf brown. ,, ,.
5pf. green. „
iopf. rose. , ,,
25pf. orange. ,, „
Official stamps.
3pf. brown. Wmk. Cross and rings,
iopf. rose. ,,
25pf. orange. ,, ,,
4opf. carmine & black.,, ,,
im. violet. ,, ,,
Notes and News.
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Notes and News.
Manchester Philatelic Society.
The 253rd Meeting was held at the
Geographical Society's Rooms on Friday,
February 25th, the President, Mr. W. D.
Beckton, in the chair.
Mr. Bernstein read a paper on British
Stamps used in the Levant, which appears
in this month's issue of the Philatelic Record.
Mr. Beckton also presided at the Meeting
on March nth, and read a paper on
Finland, illustrating it by his collection,
and also by the collection of reprints
belonging to Mr. C. J. Phillips, who had
kindly sent it for inspection.
The Members heard with great regret of
the serious illness of Mr. Johnson, Hon.
Secretary of the Birmingham Society, and
of the death of Mr. Savournin, who
occupied a similar position in connection
with the Junior Philatelic Society. The
Hon. Secretary was instructed to write a
suitable letter in each case expressing the
feelings of the Society.
Great Britain.
Private Telegraph Companies' Stamps.
Messrs. Charles Nissen & Co. have shown
us a pair of the 6d. Universal Private Tele-
graph Company, one of the stamps showing
an error which has never, so far as we know,
been chronicled. It consists in the word
Telegraph reading Telegrapn ; the " n " is
distinctive, and certainly not a broken "h,"
the type of the two letters being of different
dimensions. The pair in question is in the
brown shade, with controls in green, a state
in which the stamps were never issued, and
which are generally thought to be proofs or
colour trials. The discovery, all the same,
is an interesting one, and would seem to
point to the like error existing on the same
stamps printed in blue, which were issued
for use. The error exists in the first verti-
cal row in each of the ten stamps.
The Royal Philatelic Society, London.
A circular letter in the following terms
hasj been sent to every member of the
premier Society, and as it contains matter
of an interesting character we reproduce it
below : —
10, Gracechurch Street,
London, EC.
8th March, 1907.
Dear Sir, — In view of the recent change
of title, and with the object of acquiring for
the Society a legal status as a corporate
body, and of increasing its authority and
importance and securing its position as a
Permanent Institution, the Council, in
accordance with the arrangements already
announced, have taken the necessary steps
for the Incorporation of the Society, and a
Certificate of Incorporation has now been
obtained.
Under a License from the Board of Trade,
the Society, as an Association not formed
for profit, has been registered under its
present title without the addition of the
word " Limited." By this means the
liability of Members for the debts of the
Society, which has hitherto been unlimited,
will now be limited to a contribution of the
nominal sum of 10s. only (in addition to
any subscription due) by each Member who
may be on the Register at the time and in
the event of a winding up of the Society.
By the Articles of Association, which will
take the place of the old Statutes, it is
provided : —
Art V. " Such of the existing Members of the
Royal Philatelic Society, London (un-
incorporated), as have paid all subscrip-
tions due from them to such Society, and
shall, in writing, addressed to the office
of the Society on or before the 31st day
of December, 1907, desire to become
Members of the Society, shall be
Members of the Society without election,
and such of them as are Life Members
or Honorary Members of the said Un-
incorporated Society shall respectively
be Life or Honorary Members of the
Society."
Art. IX. " The first three hundred and fifty
Members of the Society shall be called
' Fellows,' and shall have the right to
place the letters F.R.P.S.L. after their
names. Members elected or joining
after the total membership shall amount
to three hundred and fifty shall be
ordinary Members, and vacancies arising
in the number of Fellows shall from
time to time be filled up by the Council by
selection from the ordinary Members "
The present Officers and Members of the
Council continue to hold office until the
Annual General Meeting, to be held in June
next, and there will practically be no
change in the conduct of the ordinary
business of the Society.
The subscription remains the same as
heretofore, and Members who have paid
for the current year will have no further
payment to make until the 1st January,
1908.
The Assets instead of being held by the
Council will be transferred direct to, and
will be vested in, the Society as a corporate
body ; and, should there be any outstanding
liabilities incurred under the old manage-
ment, they will be taken over and dis-
charged by the Society.
If, as I presume, you desire to be enrolled
as a Member, I shall be glad if you will
sign and return me the annexed form at
your earliest convenience, so as to ensure
your name being placed on the first list of
" Fellows " who, as you will observe, are
limited by Article 9 to the first 350 names
entered on the Register of Members of the
Society.
A Certificate of Membership and a Print
of the Memorandum and Articles of Associa-
tion will be afterwards sent to you.
I am, dear Sir, yours truly,
J. A. Tilleard,
Hon. Secretary.
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Junior Philatelic Society: Manchester
Branch.
The eighteenth meeting was held on
March 7th. Mr. Bernstein presided, and
there were thirty-one members present.
The Hon. Secretary gave a display, with
notes, of the Mulready envelopes. The
collection, between 300 and 400 in number,
included a proof on India paper, and com-
plete sheets of the id. and 2d. envelopes. Mr.
J. Taylor gave a display, with notes, of the
stamps of Hawaii. He said the first issue
consisted of three values, 2c, 5c, and 13c. ;
they appeared in 1851, and are three of the
rarest stamps known. A 2c. vermilion
lithographed was issued in 1862, and
appeared engraved in 1869. Queen Lilino-
kalani's government was overthrown in
1893, and all the stamps were overprinted
"Provisional Govt., 1893." There are
several varieties of this issue with over-
prints inverted or double. The Islands
were annexed to the United States in 1899,
since when the stamps of that country have
been used.
Greece.
We have recently had submitted to us a
number of the Greek surcharges of 1900,
most of the values, both used and unused,
showing double surcharges in two dis-
tinct founts of type. These surcharges,
when they first made an appearance in 1900,
were alike in being from what may now be
described (to distinguish them from the
later overprint) as the thin clear type, and,
as is well known, double surcharges are by
no means unknown in this type. A later
overprinting has recently been made for
collectors, which is in the second, or thicker
and rougher fount of type, and genuine
originals in the first type have also received
an additional overprint in the second type,
giving the double surcharged specimens
above mentioned.
It is said that this second type has been
set up by the Postal officials, and the over-
printing carried out in the department, but
whether this has been done with official
sanction, or simply by some official in his
personal capacity, we should very much
like to know.
In any event the whole affair is of the
most disreputable character, and even if the
varieties, which are admittedly only made
for sale to collectors, and have no postal
value, are produced under Government
sanction, they are in our opinion nothing
better than bogus varieties produced with-
out any such authority.
The overprinting in the first instance in
1900 was a most melancholy business, and
the subsequent proceedings do not enhance
its reputation. To those, however, to whom
these surcharges appeal, we would address
a word of warning.
The Stamp Collector's Annual, 1907.
We have to thank Messrs. Chas. Nissen &
Co. for the sight of the above Annual, in
which we notice that the "Index to
Philatelic Literature," which was a feature
of the 1905 Annual, is recommenced. In
the present issue, the contents of the various
philatelic periodicals printed in the English
language have been merged into one general
compilation, forming a handy guide to the
philatelic journalistic output for the year
1906. This is certainly a step in the right
direction, but we are promised something
even still better next year by the inclusion
of the European and other foreign journals,
and thereby a " World's Philatelic Index "
for the year.
Another feature of the Annual is a
simplified list of the new issues of the year
and also a Directory and Guide of the
various Philatelic Societies and Exchange
Clubs, forming a most useful yearly hand-
book.
There are several special articles of merit,
the one from the pen of the late Mr. L.
Savournin, upon the College Posts and
Stamps of Oxford and Cambridge, being
endowed with exceptional interest, though
of a melancholy nature ; it being, we under-
stand, the last article he wrote prior to the
accident which brought about his untimely
end.
Correspondence.
The Penny Black Stamp of 1840.
To the Editor of the "Philatelic Record."
Dear Sir, — A few weeks ago you very
kindly inserted a letter of mine in the
Philatelic Record, asking for information
concerning double letters on the black
penny stamp, and the replies which I have
had have very materially assisted me.
1 am now trying to reconstruct (on paper)
the eleven plates of the penny black stamp
of 1840, and I venture to ask if I may again,
through your columns, make an appeal for
assistance to your readers.
Any peculiarities, such as double letters,
secret marks, hair lines, peculiar type of
lettering, abnormal position of the corner
letters, etc., such as may help to identify
a stamp as belonging to a certain plate, will
be of the greatest assistance to me ; and if
these varieties are on originals, a note of
the dates will greatly simplify matters. No
minor variety or peculiarity will be too
slight to be of use, but the fullest details
should be given.
With a view to future investigations,
J double letters occurring on the red penny
(especially with Maltese Cross obliteration),
will also be of interest to me.
As soon as a fairly complete list can be
compiled, it is my intention to publish the
result of my investigations. — Yours truly, ,
H. S. Hodson.
Abnalls,
Lichfield.
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Philatelic Record
APRIL, 1907.
Editorial Note.
SUCH questions as used and unused, philatelic congresses, the
simplified ideal catalogue, philatelic badges, and what not, are
all very suitable as subjects for discussion, and although no use-
ful purpose appears to be served excepting the filling of the pages of
Th the journals encouraging them, yet no harm is done by
Muss tne publication of the various opinions thereon, extrava-
gant though at times they be, and we suppose the con-
tributors to these discussions are flattered by seeing their efforts in print.
An article appears in the last number of the Stamp Collectors'
Fortnightly headed " The Question of Condition," and which, in its
opening paragraph, points out that this has not received as much
attention at the hands, we presume, of the parties to whom we have
alluded, as some other philatelic questions. The reason, we should
think, is not far to seek. Upon the " Question of Condition " there
can surely not be two different ideas. The best is good enough for
most. Those who, through lack of opportunities or want of means,
are unable to secure the best, perforce must content themselves
with the second, the third, or the fourth grade, as the case may be.
But those securing even the pick of the second grade will lay a flattering
unction to their souls if they attempt by specious arguments to
demonstrate that they have what are equal to the best or first-grade
specimens. Our contemporary is a paper which enjoys an extensive
circulation, and the article in question will be read by many who per-
haps only take in one paper and pin their faith upon it. For this
reason we think it unfortunate that it has been accepted — an article
calculated to have such mischievous results we fear has not appeared
for a long time. It is signed " Anti-Humbug," a now, de plume which
seems to us would be peculiarly applicable and descriptive if, as the
acrostics say, it were beheaded. To make our meaning clearer, we will
favour our readers with a few extracts : —
" The gum on an unused stamp is not an essential part of
" the stamp as regards the collector ; it is solely intended as the
" least troublesome method of affixing the stamp to a letter, and
" is usually of value only when used for the said purpose. . . .
" The face value of such a stamp is not altered, and its philatelic
" value should not be unduly depreciated."
What the face value has to do with the philatelic value, or whether
the gum is applied by the Postal Authorities for a purpose other than
giving to it any philatelic value, perhaps will form subjects for further
discussion.
Turning now to the subject of used specimens, we quote again : —
" When the craze for lightly obliterated copies leads to their
" being postmarked to order in blocks of four by one light im-
" pression in the centre of the block, it is surely time to call a halt ;
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" for my part, I greatly prefer a decent obliteration which need
" not be suspected."
A line of argument which will appeal to but few.
As the article proceeds, " Anti-Humbug " appears to be further con-
vinced by his own course of reasoning, and becomes still bolder. We
extract the following as two examples : —
" Thinning is another damaging feature which seems to me
" to be over-rated. It is quite true that an essential portion of
" the stamp is missing, yet we can quite imagine that if the
"thinning were complete, the stamp might be accepted — in
" such a way have some of the ' pelures ' been manufactured !"
" A torn stamp may not even have lost any portion of its
" substance, and skilfully mended, may not reveal its defect,
" except under close examination, yet the prejudice against
" such a stamp is so great that its value is only a small fraction
" of what it would be if perfect. Why should this be ?"
" When the tear removes a portion of the stamp, I admit
" that the damage is serious, and it simply becomes a question
" whether the stamp is of sufficient rarity to justify its exist-
" ence. I think that even in this case, a careful mend, with the
(i help of the paint-box . . ."
Ye Gods ! and this, gentle readers, upon the " Question of Condition."
There is other special pleading; for instance, "Anti-Humbug"
seems to admit that a crease across a stamp does depreciate it, but
would draw the distinction that if the crack has been caused through
the gum, then it ought not to count as a defect at all ; but if through
being doubled in two, then much depends upon your success in ironing
the crease out.
The " Question of Condition " as our readers and everyone else
having any knowledge of philately to-day know, is one of the very
highest importance, and further, the standard is ever increasing and
will continue to do so until high-watermark has been reached, at which
it will then remain and not come down like a falling weather glass. It
is equally well recognised that the high prices which are continually
being paid by collectors are based upon the increasingly difficult matter
it is for dealers to obtain rarities in really fine condition. In some
cases this is so pronounced that when the rara avis does appear the
price astonishes many, but in several of these cases there is little
difficulty in obtaining the same rarity in the condition of the second,
third or fourth grade. Those stamp collectors who are content with
getting their stamps, irrespective of whether they be rarities or not, in a
condition more or less under the standard which is recognised amongst
philatelists, and the dealers who hold stocks of inferior specimens, will
no doubt endorse " Anti-Humbug's" views.
It would be a boon to such if their specimens commanded the
ready sale at the prices similar stamps, perfect in regard to their con-
dition, would do. But alas, such things are not to be, and we venture
to prophesy will never come about. The way of the world, outside
philately altogether, is that the man who wants a perfect article must
pay for it, and it is only the inferior ones which go cheap, while those
who make a practice of buying cheap articles as a rule know what they
are buying and shape the prices they pay accordingly. It is only
the mugs who are taken in.
British Post Offices in the Levant.
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British Post Offices in the Levant.
By I. J. Bernstein.
A paper read before the Manchester Philatelic Society on Feb 22nd, 1907.
(Continued from Page 57).
THE original and head office has always been in Galata on the north-
ern side of the Golden Horn, where most of the European Offices
are. The Stamboul office in the Turkish quarter was closed at
the time of the recent riots. This " S," i.e., Salonica, is rarely met
with on ordinary British stamps, because at that time, owing to the
depreciation of the Turkish currency, the piastre was practically only
worth 2d., and as it would purchase a 2^d. British stamp, a profitable
trade, showing a return of 20 % without any risk, arose. To meet this
the Government decided to overprint three values, viz., the 2jd., 5d.,
and 2s. 6d. 1884 issue, with their nominal equivalents in Turkish
currency — thus making them only available for postage from the
Levant. As against this, unsurcharged British stamps have always
been available, and certain values on sale at the Post Office in the
Levant. The Post Office evidently, although objecting to anyone
earning an honest penny by exporting the stamps, were not averse to
receiving 20 % more than necessary for services rendered.
The first issue then of the surcharged series took place on the 1st
April, 1885, and consisted of the 2jd., 5d., and 2s. 6d. stamps then in
use at home, viz., the 1884, the unified series. The surcharge was in
black in sans serif capitals, 3 mill, high, and read 40 paras on the 2jd.
lilac, 80 paras on 5d. green, and 12 paras on the 2s. 6d. The first
printing of the latter was on the 2s. 6d., on blue paper. The evolution
of this stamp from blue to white paper naturally can be traced on the
12 piastres stamp, but the change was gradual, and no date is available.
In 1887, the unified series having been discarded for what we know as
the Jubilee issue, the 2jd. and 5<i. received in that year the respective
overprints, 40 and 80 paras. These stamps continued in use for many
years, and can be found in all the shades of the ordinary English. In
addition to this, a variety occurs on the 2jd. lilac on blue, viz., a double
overprint. There could not have been more than one sheet of this, as
it is of extreme rarity. The fact that the overprinting was done by
Messrs. de la Rue, whose carefulness is proverbial, adds to its interest.
The ubiquitous faker, on learning of this variety, has taken a genuine
12 piastre stamp and placed a second surcharge on it, hoping, no
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doubt, thereby to please philatelists by making a new variety, and at
the same time to enrich himself; but the placing of the forged
surcharge next to the genuine defeated its own aim, and I hardly
think anyone could be deceived by it.
In the 80 paras, another interesting variety is found, namely, the
80 with a small " o." It is quite distinct, measuring 2J mill, against
3 mill, of the normal, and occurs on the second and eighth stamp of
the fourth row. It has not been found on the 80 paras of the first
issue.
On the 40 paras stamp the " o " in 40 is so often badly aligned that
at first sight one could very easily be led to think the small "o " occurs
on this stamp, the figure " 4 " seems so much taller; but on careful
examination I have always found the alignment to be at fault. Both
these values are to be found with and without the Jubilee line.
On the 25th February, 1893, at the Constantinople Post Office, the
supply of the 40 paras on 2^d. stamps was exhausted, and a fresh
supply was wired for. In order to meet the immediate demand,
twenty-five sheets of the unsurcharged ^d. vermilion were overprinted
by a hand stamp, "40 paras." The original face value of the stamp
being raised, instead of being lowered, as is usually the case with pro-
visionals (I can only call to mind one other case, viz., the 5 on 3 stot
of 1901 Bulgaria) the stamps were not sold over the counter, but were
affixed by the Postmaster to the letters. Unused copies therefore
should not exist, and the regular supply arriving on the 2nd March,
they were only used on four days, February 25th, 26th, and 27th, and
March 1st. Now this promised to be a most interesting provisional, a
genuine and urgent need — proper precautions against speculative buying,
and immediate withdrawal when the normal stamps arrived ; but alas,
the original die that was used for surcharging was, so Messrs. Stanley
Gibbons say, stolen and used to propagate the breed, hence they delete
it from their catalogue, and that is a slur no self-respecting stamp can
survive. Personally, I doubt very much that the forgeries were made
by the original hand stamp, for the simple reason that the brass die
evidently was damaged on the very first day of its use, and all genuine
copies used after the 26th February are more or less imperfect. The
forgeries or reprints should show the damage — which they do not.
Apart from this, one can find two or three different measurements in
the forgeries of the surcharge.
In 1896, to meet the demand for an intermediatory high value, the
current iod. stamp was surcharged 4 piastres and issued to our offices
in the Levant.
On the 6th February, 1902, the 40 paras on 2jd. Queen having been
used up, the 2^d. King Edward Series received the overprint ; the 5d.
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Queen was superseded by the 5d. of the same series on 5th June, 1902 ;
the iod. on the 6th September, 1902 ; and the 2s. 6d. on the 29th
August, 1903. The fact that on the first printings of the 80 paras on
the 5d. King is found the same variety of short " o " in 80 as in the
Queen's, shows that the same electro was used for both. Later on
a new electro was made for this stamp, as one finds the surcharge
measuring a fraction of a mill, more in height, and the small "o " is
not found at all on the later printings.
A want for a higher value than the 12 piastres was felt in June, 1905.
The 5s. stamp, King Edward Series, was overprinted 24 piastres, and
it was decided to alter the overprint of the 2 Jd. and 5d. from 40 and 80
paras to 1 and 2 piastres, thus bringing the series into line in their
denominations. The 1 and 2 piastre made their appearance at the begin-
ning of 1906. At the same time, June, 1905, an entirely new set, consisting
of the complete set Jd. to 6d., King Edward Series, together with the
is., were issued simply overprinted with the word Levant. These
stamps are used for printed matter and parcels, and have to be paid for
in English currency, or its exact equivalent. I mean by that, that a
2jd. stamp overprinted Levant costs 2jd., but the same stamp over-
printed 1 piastre could be purchased for 2d. That it was thought
necessary to overprint these stamps, and not sell them as formerly in
their original state, is surely a sign of the times.
The Post Office seems invariably to have one eye on the philatelic
money bag. Collectors of unused stamps would not buy a set, even if
they came from Constantinople, unless they differed from those sold in
England. Unused stamps sold into collections mean practically all
profit to the Post Office, but of course used stamps have served their
purpose, and the Post Office have to give value for money ; hence the
surcharge.
On July 2nd, the Beyrout Post Office ran out of the 1 piastre
stamps, and the 2d. surcharged Levant received the additional over-
print of the words " 1 piastre " ; 480 only were printed, and at present it
is the rarest stamp of the British Post Office in the Levant. I say at
present advisedly, because, bearing in mind the tragic fate of the
40 paras on the ^d., and our recent experiences of the fine art to which
the fakers have attained, I am afraid provisionals, no matter how
necessary, how limited their issue, will never again attain or maintain
their proper worth.
Beyrout, I feel sure, must harbour in its midst an energetic and
enterprising philatelist with friends at the Post Office, because on
January 17th, 1905, at the French Post Office, the supply of the
1 piastre on 25 centimes was exhausted, and the 15 centimes was
surcharged " 1 piastre " ; these were used up to the 28th, none were
sold over the counter, and 1,000 were printed and used. It was after-
wards discovered that the word piastre was mis-spelt four times on each
sheet" PIASTTE," instead of PIASTRE, thus giving forty errors in all.
Fortunately, in the British Post Office no errors seem to have been
made, and should this stamp escape the unwelcome attention of the
faker it will remain an interesting and valuable stamp.
For those who delight in minutiae, all these stamps offer ample scope.
On the 40 paras, different shaped " 4's " can be found ; on the 12 piastres
Queen, one can find a variety without the serif to the 1 in 12 ; and, as
with all other overprints, broken and defective letters exist galore.
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Notable Philatelists.
H. L. White.
THE subject of our sketch this month is Mr. H. L. White, of
Belltrees, New South Wales, who is a native-born Australian,
and his family one of the oldest in New South Wales. His
ancestors went to New South Wales in 1805, and engaged in pastoral
pursuits, prospering and increasing in riches until now the firm of the
Brothers White is one of the largest landowners in Australia. As
sheep breeders and stock raisers, the name " White " stands pre-
eminent amongst the " corn-stalks," while the sporting fraternity
swear by any horses which have come from the Belltrees Station,
many of those bred by Mr. White having won classic races.
Mr. White is a man of retiring disposition, but very popular every-
where ; as an instance of which, at a recent election for Shire
Councillors (the first) — two to be elected, and for which there were
several candidates — Mr. White received one vote of every voter
who polled. When applied to for permission to publish these particulars,
Mr. White said he was not one who cared to see his name in print,
nor did he seek for notoriety ; but as his selection was, he considered,
highly complimentary to New South Wales collectors, he consented.
Mr. White started collecting as a very small boy in 1875, but did
not pay much attention to the subject until 1900, about which time he
purchased Mr. Van Weenen's collection of Queenslands, since increased
considerably, and now practically complete, including specimens of
the various dies of the 1879 series, accompanied by diagrams and
letterpress, the result of researches by a specialist in these stamps.
Mr. White's expressed ambition is to have the largest and best
collection of Australian stamps in the world, and he bids fair to
accomplish his object. His collections are comprised in a number of
albums with interchangeable leaves, some with sunk mounts, to
preserve unused and rarer specimens. He limits his attentions to
the stamps of Australia, and naturally devotes most of his thoughts
to those of New South Wales, which seem to offer the biggest field
and have the greatest charm for Australian collectors, the well-known
" Sydney Views " and Laureated being responsible for this pre-
eminence.
Of " Views," Mr. W7hite has 460, all plated, several plates being
completed according to shades. Most of the specimens are in very
fine condition, several being unused, for although Mr. White is not a
condition crank, he will only purchase perfect copies lightly postmarked.
In the New South Wales collection, the Laureated also make a
fine show, comprising quite a large number of unused specimens from
Notable Philatelists.
H. L. White.
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the id. to the 8d. He has three plates of the id. completed ; a
dozen used copies of the id. on laid paper ; and one unused specimen
of the variety, " no leaves," also on laid paper ; completed plates of all
the 2d. Laureated in shades, including the " stars " ; while the 3d., 6d.,
and 8d. Laureated are represented by plates almost filled. The New
South Wales portion also includes a block of twenty of the 2d. diadem,
imperf., unused; eight specimens of the 8d. diadem, imperf., used in
both shades ; and a block of eight of the 2d. Queen's Head, De la Rue
type, watermarked 5, unused ; while his greatest rarities are the New
South Wales 2d. diadem, i860, watermarked double line 1, perf., used,
the only copy known to be in existence ; an unused New South Wales
3d. Laureated, watermarked 2 ; and a block of twenty-four New South
W7ales id. diadem, rouletted, unused.
In the other States, Mr. White also has a very fine lot of both
used and unused copies, mostly in blocks of four, and he has a copy of
almost every known variety catalogued, as well as some which are not.
In fact, a perusal of Mr. White's collection, generally, discounts to
some extent the supposition that certain kinds are rare.
But Mr. W^hite has had unique facilities. Being on the spot,
with an almost unlimited purse, a ready correspondent, and a
prompt business man, he receives offers of rarities from all over
Australia which would otherwise not go his way. In this respect he
has given a great impetus, within recent years, to the collection of the
stamps of Oceania, by his encouragement to dealers to procure for him
anything out of the way. His knowledge of philately is comprehen-
sive, the arrangement of his collections is simple and effective. He
provides for every variety of shade, watermark, and perforation, and is
most particular in his verifications.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 77
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal"
Stamps of Switzerland.
By A. de Reuterskiold.
(Continued from Page 62).
The Basel Stamp.
Genuine.
THE inner outline of the frame is thicker than theouter one at the top
and on the left side. At the bottom and on the right side the outer
line of the frame is the thicker. The dove is strongly embossed.
There is a short stumpy hyphen between each of the words Stadt- Post-
Basel ; none of the letters touch each other, and there is no stop after the
L. The corners are filled in with a " burele " of white vertical wavy lines
on a blue background. The figures 2\ in the lower left corner are well
formed, and do not touch the frame lines anywhere. In the right
lower corner, the stop after Rp. is level with the middle of the p, and
neither of the letters nor the stop touch the frame. The little leaf
ornaments in the top corners of the stamp do not touch the inner out-
line of the frame, nor does the little hanging leaf below, on the right
side, touch the line on the right of it.
Postmarks : The usual postmark is a large double-lined circle, 25mm.
in diameter, impressed in red ; other postmarks known on this stamp
are " Franco " in a rectangular frame in black, an upright rectangle
in red containing the letters LB, and the Confederation " grille " in
black. PH
Forgeries.
No. 1 . — The inner frame line is thicker than the outer one on all
four sides ; the dove is not embossed, the corners of the stamp are in
plain solid greenish colour without any " burele " pattern, the letters
AD of Stadt are joined at the bottom, there is no hyphen between
Post and Basel, and there is a stop after the L.
No. 2 (Earee 2nd). — The inner frame line is thicker than the outer
one on all four sides ; the dove is not embossed, the corners are in plain
greenish-blue colour without any " burele," there is no hyphen between
Post and Basel, and there is a stop after L. The stop after Rp. is
level with the bottom of the loop of the p, and touches the frame line.
The L of Basel is much too wide, and slopes down to the left, so that
a line drawn along the centre of its horizontal line as it lies, would
touch the T of Stadt.
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No. 3. — Very similar to No. 2 ; the inner frame is thicker than the
outer one on all four sides ; the dove is not embossed, the corners are
in plain bluish colour without any " burele." There is no hyphen
between Post and Basel, and there is a stop after L. The stop after
Rp. is level with the bottom of the loop of the p, and touches the frame
line. The letters BA of Basel are joined at the bottom.
No. 4 (Earee ioth). — Facsimile by Senf Bros. The " burele " is
represented by a ground of blue dots ; the dove is very slightly embossed,
and has a black outline round it.
No. 5 (Earee nth). — The "burele" is represented by crossed
oblique white lines on a blue ground, the dove is not embossed ; there
is a large black dot between Stadt and Post, and the O of this word
is vertical and nearly in the centre of the label.
No. 6 (Earee ist). — The inner frame line is thicker than the outer
one on the left side, at the top, and at the bottom ; the outer line is
thicker on the right side, the dove is only slightly embossed, the corners
are in plain blue without "burele." The foot of both " 2's " in the
left corner is perfectly straight and angular, instead of curved, and
the small " 2 " is too large ; there is a break in the outer frame of the
central shield between the O and S of Post.
No. 7 (Earee 9th).— Forgery made by Champion in 1888, and
surcharged " facsimile " in small letters. The background is formed of
blue dots on a white ground, the dove is not embossed ; the leaf in the
upper left corner touches the frame line, and the loop of the p of Rp.
is too wide and almost touches the stop after it.
No. 8 (Earee 6th). — The inner frame line is thicker than the outer
one on all four sides ; the hyphens between Stadt-Post- Basel are too
long and too conspicuous ; the " burele" in the corners is too coarse.
In the lower corners the large " 2 " touches the inner outline of the
frame ; the small " 2 " is much too large, being half the height of the
large one, and nearly as wide ; the R and the p just touch the outline
of the frame below them, and the stop is nearer to the frame line than
to the p.
No. 9. — The inner line of the frame is thicker than the outer one on
the left side, at the top, and at the bottom ; on the right side the outer
line is the thicker, the dove is only slightly embossed, the inscriptions
are much too thick and prominent ; the bent top of the crozier-case
almost touches the frame line above it, and the hanging leaves above
ST and EL are shaped like half stars, quite unlike the genuine ones.
No. 10. — This is the commonest of all the forgeries ; it is found
both with very coarse network and with the " burele " very well
imitated. The large " 2 " in the left lower corner has a large rounded
head and a very short foot, and in the right corner the stop, after Rp.
is level with the top of the p.
■No. 11 (Earee 7th). — The inner frame line is thicker than the outer
one at the top and bottom ; the outer one is the thicker at the sides.
The L of Basel slants up to the left, so that a line drawn through the
centre of its horizontal line as it lies, would pass above the S of Stadt.
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The R and p both touch the frame line below them, and the stop is
level with the top of the p. The left-hand leaf at the top of the stamp
touches the side of the frame.
No. 12. — This, like No. 10, is quite a dangerous forgery. The
letters AD of Stadt are joined at the bottom, both the leaves at the
top of the stamp touch the frame lines, and the hanging leaf on the
right side is more than Jmm. from the line on the right of it.
No. 13 (Earee 8th). — The " burele " is coarse and patchy ; there is
a short hyphen between Stadt and Post, and a much longer one
between Post and Basel. There is a dot over the S of Post which does
not show in the genuine ; the large " 2 " in the left corner touches the
side of the frame, and both leaves at the top of the stamp touch
the frame lines. The right-hand black outer frame line of the red
shield is carried a little too far up, and the top outline of it a little too
far to the left, so that in each case there is a little projecting point
which does not exist in the genuine.
No. 14. — The inner outline of the frame is thicker that the outer
one at the top and on the right side ; the outer one is thicker at the
bottom ; on the left side both outlines are of the same thickness. The
blue " burele " pattern covers the two semi-circular patches under the
black curved lines on each side of the crozier-case, which are left white
in the genuine ; both leaves at the top of the stamp touch the frame
lines, as also does the right-hand hanging leaf.
This stamp has the word " facsimile " printed in microscopic
characters on the back diagonally in three rows, somewhat like the
inscriptions on the old German stamped envelopes.
No. 15. — The inner frame line is thicker than the outer one at the
top ; the outer one is thicker at the bottom, but at the sides both lines
are of the same thickness; the "burele" is coarse. In the right
corner the tail of the p hardly goes any lower than the foot of the R.
No. 16. — Printed on very yellowish paper, the " burele " pattern
is of a very greenish tint, and the centre brick-red. There is no
hyphen between Post and Basel. In the fraction, both the 1 and the
2 touch the fraction bar.
Postmarks : Forgeries Nos. 2 and 3 have part of a single lined circle
18mm. in diameter, with BASEL in thick block letters at the top.
Nos. 10 and 12 are obliterated with black parallel lines, or with a single
lined circle 20mm. in diameter in red, with BASEL at top, N.M. at
sides, DISTRIB. at bottom, and date in centre. No. 15 is found with
an imitation of the genuine postmark. The other forgeries I have not
seen postmarked.
I must also mention here a dangerous fake which is occasionally
met with. This is the essay with the green " burele " in the corners
chemically changed to blue. This fake is easily recognised by the fact
that in the essay the central part of the stamp is brick-red, whilst it is
dark carmine in the genuine.
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The earliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
Antigua.— Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
have received the is. value upon multiple
watermark paper.
A dhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
is. purple and ultramarine.
British Guiana. — The above firm have
also the 72c. upon this paper.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple
72c. purple and red-brown.
Barbados.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt has
shown us a specimen of the "Earthquake
stamp " with inverted surcharge.
Adhesive.
2d. black and orange. Surcharge inverted.
British Solomon Islands Protec=
torate. — E wen's Weekly chronicles and
illustrates a set of seven stamps for the
above islands. They describe the design as
follows : — " Oblong design, inscribed British
Solomon Islands Protectorate in two
lines at top ; palm trees, hills, and war
canoes in centre ; value and ' Postage ' at
foot."
Adhesives.
Id. bright ultramarine. No wmk. Perf. 11.
id. rose-carmine. ,,
2d. dull blue. ,,
2jd. orange-yellow. ,,
5<i. emerald-green. ,,
6d. chocolate-brown. ,,
is. deep violet. ,,
Cayman Islands. — The following
novelties have been seen, so far as
" specimen " copies only : —
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
4d. brown and blue.
6d. olive and rose,
is. violet and green.
5s. vermilion and green.
Hong Kong. — The 8c. value has at last
appeared upon multiple watermark paper.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
8c. grey-black and mauve.
India. Holkar.— We are reminded that,
by a slip of the pen, the Ja. stamp we
chronicled in our "March issue as being
found imperforate, was mentioned as being
in orange ; this, of course, should have been
lake.
Leeward Islands.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt
advises us of the receipt by last mail of the
Jd., printed entirely in green. We have
not seen the ^d. lilac and green with multi-
ple watermark yet, though it has been
chronicled some time.
New Zealand. — Four more additions to
the official stamps are mentioned in Ewen's
Weekly.
Adhesives.
Official stamps.
Jd. green. Surcharged " Official " in black.
2d. violet. ,, „
3d. yellow-brown. ,, ,,
6d. bright rose. ,, ,,
Papua.— Mr. W. T. Wilson advises us
that in addition to the two values we
chronicled. last month, he has received the
2^d., 6d., is., and 2s. 6d. values of British
New Guinea with this overprint.
Adhesives.
Surcharged " Papua " in black.
2jd. black and ultramarine.
6d. black and myrtle-green,
is. black and orange.
2S. 6d. black and brown.
St. Christopher and Nevis. — Mr.
W. H. Peckitt has just shown us a used
specimen of the 2^d. value, printed in
ultramarine upon white paper ; it arrived
from the Island by the last mail.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
2jd. ultramarine.
New Issues.
South Australia. — The Monthly Journal
chronicles two more values on the new
paper.
Adhesives.
2^d. deep blue. Wmk. Crown and A.
5<d. brown-purple. ,,
Victoria. — The £i value with the new
watermark has now appeared. A corre-
spondent in Melbourne of E wen's Weekly
states that it was issued in February.
Adhesive.
20s. rose. Wmk. Crown and A.
Foreign Countries.
Egypt. — The Monthly Journal adds
another value, the newly issued 4m., to the
official set recently chronicled.
Adhesive.
Official stamp.
4m. orange-brown. Overprinted O.H.H.S. in black.
France. Mauritania — Messrs. Whit-
field King & Co. advise us of the issue of a
set of Unpaid Letter stamps of the same
designs, colours, and values as in Senegal.
Adhesives.
Unpaid Letter Stamps.
5c. green,
ioc. brown.
15c. blue.
30c. rose.
50c. violet.
60c. black on orange,
if. black.
Reunion. — The same firm also inform us
that a new set of stamps of entirely fresh
design has been issued here. The denomi-
nations are as follows : —
Adhesives.
ic. lilac and red.
2C. brown and blue.
4c. grey-brown and red.
5c. green and red.
ioc. red and green.
20C. olive and green.
25c. blue and brown.
30c. chestnut and green.
35c. olive-brown and blue.
45c. violet and red.
50c. deep brown and blue.
75c. red.
ifr. olive-bistre and blue.
2fr. red and green.
5fr. red and violet.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
5c. red on yellow,
ioc. blue on blue.
15c. black on blue.
20c. rose.
30c. green on green.
•50c. chestnut on green.
60c. carmine on blue.
ifr. violet.
Tunis. — Ewen's Weekly gives the following
list of a new set of Parcel Post stamps.
Adhesives.
Parcel Post stamps.
5c. green and lilac-brown,
ioc. orange-red and lilac-red.
20C sepia and orange-red.
25c cobalt and light brown.
30c black on light blue.
40c. grey and rose.
50c lilac-brown and light violet.
75c light brown and light blue,
if. red-brown and light red.
2f. carmine and light blue.
5f. violet and lilac- brown.
Holland. — Mr. D. M. De Heer, of
Rotterdam, sends us a set of three stamps,
to commemorate the three hundredth anni-
versary of the birth of Admiral De Ruyter.
They are available for inland postage only,
and can be used till the 1st of May.
The stamps are oblong, and show a por-
trait of the Admiral at the left, while a
representation of a naval battle at very close
quarters occupies the greater space on the
right hand ; " M. A. De Ruyter" is on a
label beneath ; while the dates ' ' 1607-1907, ' '
and " Nederland," and the value, are at the
top.
Adhesives.
Jc. blue.
ic brown-red.
2a-c red.
Honduras. — From Ewen's Weekly we
have two more values to add to our recent
chronicle of the 1907 set.
Adhesives.
2c rose.
5c blue.
Hungary. — There are three more values
to add to those listed with the new perfora-
tion.
Adhesives.
6f. olive. Perf. 15.
351. red-lilac ,,
5of. lake. ,,
Italy. Benadir. — Ewen's Weekly gives a
long list of recent provisionals, as also the
particulars of a set of Postage Due stamps ;
the latter are overprinted upon the stamps
of Italy.
Adhesives.
C.2. on 1 besa brown.
C.5. on 2 besa green.
C.io. on 1 anna rose.
C.25. on 2J anna blue.
C.50. on 5 anna yellow.
1 lira 1. on 10a. lilac.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
Adhesives.
Overprinted " Somalia-Italiano-Meriodonale."
5c brown-orange and carmine-red.
ioc ,, ,,
20c. ,, ,,
30c ,, ,,
40c ,, ,,
50c. ,, ,,
il. blue and carmine-red.
2I.
Si-
iol.
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Norway. — The recent provisional 30 ore
has been superseded by the same value in
the permanent type. A correspondent of
Ewen's Weekly has sent them a specimen
printed in grey.
Adhesive.
Peru.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt has shown us
two provisionals ; they are formed by over-
printing the 12c. blue and black " Un
centavo " and " Dos centavos" in vermilion
and violet respectively. Both surcharges
are applied diagonally from left to right.
A dhesives.
Un centavo in vermilion on 12c. dull blue and black.
Dos centavos in violet ,, ,,
Paraguay. —The Monthly Journal states
that there is another value of the official
series dated 1904, a 10c.
A dhesive.
Official stamp.
ioc. deep violet.
Portugal. — Mozambique Company. —
We gather from the Monthly Journal that a
new set of the 1894 design, and in new-
colours, has been issued.
A dhesives.
2Sr. grey.
iof. yellow-green.
i5r. green.
25r. carmine.
5or. brown.
75r. lilac.
ioor. blue on blue.
ii5r. brown on rose.
i3or. brown on straw.
2oor. lilac on rose.
40or. blue on straw.
5oor. black on blue.
7oor. violet on straw.
Roumania. — Mr. W. T. Wilson sends
us the very latest set of Charity Stamps.
This series depicts the Queen of Roumania
standing in a doorway, in the act of receiv-
ing a poor family, introduced apparently by
an angel.
Adhesives.
3b. brown and yellow-brown.
5b. ,, deep green.
10b. ,, carmine.
15b. ,, violet-blue.
Spain. Spanish Guinea. — Messrs.
Whitfield King & Co. send us the set for
1907. They are as follows ; —
Adhesives.
ic. green.
2C. blue.
3c. violet.
4c. light green.
5c. rose,
ioc. orange.
15c. chocolate.
25c. blue.
50c. black-brown.
75c. blue-green.
1 p. red.
2p. dark brown.
3p. olive.
4p. lake.
5P. green,
iop. purple.
Switzerland.
latest to appear
paper.
- The 3c.
upon the
value is the
watermarked
Adhesive.
3c. brown. Wmk. Cross.
Notes and News.
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SOCIETY REPORTS.
Manchester Philatelic Society.
The 255th meeting, being the last of the
present session, was held at the Geographi-
cal Society's Rooms on Friday evening,
March 22nd, 1907, Mr. Abbott being in the
chair.
The Hon. Secretary read a letter from
Mr. Johnson, of the Birmingham Society,
with thanks for the message of sympathy
in his illness, and reporting his almost
complete recovery. This was ordered to
be placed upon the Minutes.
The Annual Meeting was fixed for May
3rd, and the Picnic for June 8th.
Mr. J. S. Higgins, jun., gave a display
of his well-known collection of the stamps
of Great Britain, supplementing it by very
copious notes on the various issues, and
giving practically a detailed history of all
the stamps from the first id. black to the
end of Queen Victoria's reign.
Herts Philatelic Society.
A General Meeting was held at No. 4,
Southampton Row, on Tuesday, April 16th,
1907. The President took the chair.
The dates for the annual meeting and the
annual dinner were fixed for May 14th and
June 4th respectively. The latter to be
held at the Cafe Monico.
At the conclusion of formal business the
President introduced Mr. Duerst, who ex-
hibited his collection of the stamps of
Roumania. This collection, which worthily
gained a medal at the London Exhibition,
is a fine example of the perfection to which
the specialist who knows his subject
thoroughly, and who has opportunities for
obtaining all varieties, may attain. Mr.
Duerst's Roumania is not only a complete
country from a philatelic point of view, but
the notes with which he explained the many
variations of printings, peri's , &c, were ex-
tremely lucid and interesting to the members.
Altogether it was a most instructive and
pleasant evening, and the acclamation that
welcomed the vote of thanks proposed by
the President and seconded by the Vice-
President was well merited.
Junior Philatelic Society: Manchester
Branch.
The twentieth meeting was held on April
4th. There were sixteen members present.
Messrs. Evason and Kricorission were elected
members. Mr. Bernstein presided and read a
paper on the stamps of the British Levant, and
showed a very complete collection of British
stamps used in Constantinople, Beyrout,
&c. ; also the variety of the 8op. on $d.
with the small "o," Dr. Floyd also
showed a nice collection of these stamps.
Mr. Coote read a paper on the stamps of the
Papal States. He said a postal tariff was
published by Pope Pius VII in 1816 which
remained in use without alteration until
1867. Stamps were first issued under an
order dated November 29th, 1851. In 1868
the stamps were first issued perforated.
The States of the Church were taken over
by the Italians in 1870, since when the
stamps of the Kingdom of Italy have been
used.
The twenty-first ordinary meeting was
held on April 18th. Mr. Bernstein pre-
sided, and there were twenty-seven mem-
bers present. Mr. G. Ramsbottom read an
interesting paper on the Stamps of Zulu-
land. Mr. J. K. Sidebottom then con-
tributed some most useful notes on the
arrangement of a collection.
Scottish Philatelic Society.
The usual monthly meeting of this Society
was held on the nth March, at 26, Fred-
erick Street, there being a good attendance
of members. The Secretary reported the
return of the November packet with satis-
factory sales. The other packets in circula-
tion continued to show good sales, thus
demonstrating the interest taken in this
section of the Society's work.
The President, Mr. John Walker, men-
tioned that the Society Dinner, which took
place on the 18th February, 1907, and
which was well attended, had been a great
success, and a very enjoyable evening was
spent. A vote of thanks was passed to the
Sub-Committee in charge of the arrange-
ments.
The interest of the meeting centred in the
display by Mr. R. Jameson Torrie of his
collection of British Colonials, and the
members had a great treat, as Mr. Torrie's
collection contains many fine things, includ-
ing some fifty copies of the " Sydney
Views," some being on originals.
The usual monthly meeting of the above
Society was held on Monday, 8th April,
1907, at 26, Frederick Street, Edinburgh,
with a good turn out of members. The
Hon. Secretary reported the sales of packets
still in circulation, sales good to date.
Mr. A. J. Waller, and Captain Morrison,
both of Edinburgh, were unanimously
elected members of the Society. The
resignation of Mr. P. M. Mackintyre,
Edinburgh, was received with regret.
The display of the evening was given by
Mr. John Humphries, who showed his fine
collections of British East Africa, Cape of
Good Hope (triangulars), and Newfound-
land. The greatest interest was evinced in
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all three countries, Newfoundland, if any-
thing, claiming the closest attention. This
country was complete, and contained, in
almost every case, mint blocks. Amongst
other fine things, the following claimed
particular attention : —
Fine range of the vermilion of i860.
Complete sheet of the6d. value of 1861.
Block of 36 mint of 6 cents of 1868.
Block of 25 mint of 3 cents brown re-
issue of 1887.
A hearty vote of thanks was passed to
Mr. Humphries for his interesting display
and instructive paper. It was decided to
hold an extra meeting of the Society on
Monday, 13th May, 1907, at the usual
hour.
Liverpool.
The Liverpool Philatelic Society, whose
session is nearing conclusion, held a very
successful open meeting at the Hotel St.
George, Lime Street, on Monday evening,
April 8th. There was an excellent gather-
ing of ladies and gentlemen to the number
of about seventy, who were received by
Mr. J. H. M. Savage, President of the
Society. The company included experts,
enthusiasts, veterans, and beginners, and
the talk was " M.A.P." — mainly about
philately. The leading members of the
Society displayed on tables choice selec-
tions from their treasures, exhibits being
shown representative of Cape of Good
Hope, Holland, Argentine Republic, Bra-
zil, British Guiana, Seychelles, Prince
Edward Island, South Australia, etc.
Most of the exhibitors competed for the
special prize offered by the Society, and the
President of the Manchester Philatelic
Society kindly journeyed from Cottonopolis
to act as judge. After a careful scrutiny of
the exhibits submitted for competition, Mr.
Beckton intimated that he considered the
South Australian collection, shown by Dr.
Hubert Armstrong, to be that entitled to
the prize. This was announced to the
meeting by Mr. Savage, who thanked Mr.
Beckton on behalf of the Club for his
services as judge.
A paper on "The Postal System" was
then read by Mr. Herbert Woods, Vice-
President of the Society. At the outset,
Mr. Woods modestly disclaimed attempting
to do more than cover a few notes on the
Postal System. He referred his hearers
for fuller information on the subject to a
book on " The Postal System," by Herbert
Joyce (1893), and " Notes on Proclamations
relating to the Post Office," a paper read by
the Earl of Crawford before the London
Philatelic Society. It was news to most of
the audience to hear that King John was ap-
parently the founder of our Postal System.
In Henry III.'s time, the post messengers
wore royal livery ; the Postal Service has
always been a prerogative of royalty.
Henry VIII. instituted the office of " Mas-
ter of the Posts." In 1635, inland postage
was developed from London to Edinburgh
and London to Holyhead, the journey in
each case occupying six days. In 1644,
under Edmund Prideaux, Master of the
Posts, the net revenue from the service was
£5,000, while in 1685 it brought in a revenue
to the Crown of £65,000.
In the reign of Queen Anne, important
developments occurred. Ralph Allen, of
Bristol, obtained sanction to inaugurate a
system of cross-country posts, which enor-
mously increased the facilities and business
of the postal department ; Allen acknow-
ledged to have made a profit of £10,000 per
annum as his share. He was a man of fine
parts, friend of Fielding the novelist, Pitt
the statesman, and Pope the poet. It was
of him that Pope wrote : —
" Let humble Allen, with an awkward shame,
" Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame."
About 1780, the era of post-boys dis-
appeared, and that of carriage by stage
coach was inaugurated, Palmer, the Master
of the Posts, reporting that a saving of
£200,000 per annum was effected by the
change. In the "thirties," the rates of
postage, which had hitherto been affected
by the number of sheets of paper sent, as
well as by the distance, were altered to a
uniform fourpenny rate.
In 1836, Rowland Hill had taken up the
question of a cheaper uniform rate of post-
age, and in January, 1837, embodied his
views in a pamphlet. His scheme, though
strongly opposed in Parliament, and by the
authorities, commended itself to the public,
and popular pressure constrained the Gov-
ernment to give way, and to establish the
penny postage system as from 10th January,
1840.
At the close of Mr. Wood's interesting
paper, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded
to him, on the motion of Dr. Armstrong,
seconded by Mr. Woodthorpe. Remarks
by Mr. Beckton, who again expressed his
pleasure at being present, and his hope that
he might see the Liverpool Society ere long
on a visit to Manchester, ended the pro-
ceedings.
In the annual competition, carried on
throughout the session, and comprising
exhibits of twenty-four different countries,
the prize for the advanced section was won
by Mr. H. Eaton, with 119 points, and that
for the junior section by Mr. J. Bate, with
122 points.
Philatelic Society of India.
The annual meeting of the Society was
held at Mr. Larmour's residence, Calcutta,
on Friday evening, the 8th March, 1907.
Mr. Larmour took the chair at 6.15 p.m.,
and there was a fair attendance of members.
The audited accounts for the year 1906
were presented, showing a prosperous
financial position.
The subject of a Philatelic Exhibition, to
be held in Calcutta about the middle of
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December next, was discussed and decided
upon, and an Exhibition Committee, con-
sisting of those present, was formed, with
power to add to their number, Mr. Gordon
Jones acting as Secretary.
It was announced that the Society's
Indian Handbook is passing through the
press, and would be issued by Messrs.
Stanley Gibbons, Limited, shortly.
The following Honorary Officers were
appointed for the remaining months of
1907 :—
Honorary President: Mr. C. Stewart-
Wilson, I.C.S.
President : The Hon. Sir David Masson.
C.I.E., Lahore.
Vice-Presidents : The Right Hon. the Earl
of Crawford, K.T. ; Mr. Wilmot Corfield,
Calcutta ; Mr. L. L R. Hausburg, Wey-
bridge ; the Hon. Mr. C. F. Larmour,
Calcutta ; and Mr. E. W. Wetherell,
A.R.C.S., F.G.S., Bangalore.
Honorary Secretary: Mr. W. Corfield, 25,
Mangoe Lane, Calcutta.
Honorary Treasurers : The Punjab Banking
Co , Ltd., Lahore.
Librarian : Mr. Th. Hoffmann.
Editor of the ' ' Philatelic Journal of India ' ' :
Mr. B. Gordon Jones.
Council : The above {ex-officio) and Lieut. -
Col.W. Barratt.D.S.O., I C.S., Peshawar;
Mr. J. A. E. Burrup, Calcutta; Mr. J. T.
Chamberlain, I. C.S., Chanda ; Mr. C. S.F.
Crofton, I.C.S., Nasik ; Lieut. -Col. G. F. A.
Harris, I.MS., Calcutta; Professor O. V.
Muller, Bombay ; and Lieut. A. E. Stewart,
Baluchistan.
The Honorary Secretary was directed to
call a meeting early in November for the
discussion of certain suggested alterations
in the constitution of the Society, and the
election of officers for 1908-09.
Scott Stamp & Coin Company.
The Scott Stamp and Coin Company in
making the announcement that they have
decided to suspend publication of the
American Journal of Philately, the last issue
being that for December, 1906, state
that : —
"The Journal, from the beginning, has
always been published at a considerable
annual loss, there apparently not being
among collectors in this country the desire
to support a magazine of high character.
Since the completion of the Advanced
Catalogue it has become evident that the
field for new general research has been
pretty well exhausted and new material
available for publication has been limited to
special articles very valuable to a few, but
not interesting to the majority. While we
have been willing to stand the money
expense involved, simply to continue the
publication as a matter of sentiment, we
have not always felt warranted in giving the
Journal the attention it would otherwise
have received. As a result, there has been
for several years an irregularity in publication
which has been satisfactory neither to our
subscribers nor to ourselves."
We very much regret the departure of
an old friend and the only first-class
philatelic monthly in the States. The
extract we have given is a serious indictment
to present against American collectors ; we
wish we were able to think that some serious
mistake had been made. The apathy of
collectors even in this country concerning
philatelic literature is bad enough, but we
have known for years that it is infinitely
worse in the States.
Canadian Postal Rate Reduced.
Mr Buxton (Postmaster-General), reply-
ing to Sir W. Holland (L.), said he was glad
to say that he had been able to come to an
arrangement with the Postmaster-General
of Canada by which the postage rates on
newspapers, magazines, and trade journals
going to Canada would be very materially
reduced. (Cheers.) Substantially the effect
of the arrangement was that the present
postal rate on these articles, which was
approximately fourpence per pound, would
be reduced to one penny per pound per
packet, but a very substantial portion of the
loss involved by this reduction would be
bourne by the Canadian Post Office, and
only a portion would therefore fall on the
British Post Office. The Canadian Govern-
ment would bear the cost of ocean transit
on these articles in ships under contract
with Canada. This represented a relief to
the British Post Office of a little over two-
pence per pound. This arrangement would
put this country in a more favourable postal
position towards Canada in respect of news-
papers, magazines, and trade journals than
that occupied by any other country. This
concession must not in any way be held to
form a precedent -for a reduction in other
cases where similar conditions do not pre-
vail. The arrangement, being experimental,
was limited at first to four years. He hoped
to bring the new rates into force on the 1st
of May.
English Telegraphs.
We have been requested, and it affords
us much pleasure, to state that the collection
we spoke so highly about in our Editorial
last month is the property of a collector who
is at present writing articles in the philatelic
press under the nom de flume of " Plain
Anchor,"
French Exhibition.
Mr. Bernichon kindly informs us that there
will be an exhibition of postage stamps at
the beginning of June next under the
auspices of the Ministry of Public Works.
Not only all the French stamps issued from
the commencement will be shown, but all
the artists' proofs or models, the colour-
proofs, and essays both of the accepted and
rejected designs will be on view.
The Philatelic Record.
Sequel to the Libel Action.
It has long been an open secret in the
stamp trade that the unsuccessful plaintiff
in the recent libel action, Lowden v. Ewen,
would appeal against the decision of the
Lord Chief Justice with a view to a re-trial
of the action. The following report of the
proceedings in the Court of Appeal on
Tuesday, April 9th, is extracted from the
daily newspapers : v
Lowden v. Ewen's Colonial Stamp
Market, Limited and others. This was the
defendant's application that the plaintiff
should give security.
Mr. Sturgess said the plaintiff complained
that the defendants said he sold stamps with
forged postmarks and surcharges. The
juiy found a verdict for defendants, holding
as a matter of fact that what the defendants
had said\vas true. The plaintiff appealed,
on the ground that on some of the points
raised the defendants had offered no
evidence, and, therefore, had failed to prove
the plea of justification up to the hilt.
Moreover, they had paid 40s. into court as
to one count, and he said he was entitled to
a verdict at any rate for that amount with
costs. The costs of the five days' trial came
to ^539, and as much of the evidence must
be gone into he asked for substantial
security.
Mr. W. S. M. Knight said the plaintiff
was willing to give security, but he thought
£50 suggested was too much. After dis-
cussion, the court ordered ^"35. — Stamp
Collectors" Fortnightly.
The Stamp Trade Protection Association.
This Association, which is registered as a
limited liability company under the Com-
panies Acts, at one time looked like being a
power in the land. Of recent years, how-
ever, it has been very little heard of.
Whether this has arisen from its having
exhausted its energies, some years ago now,
in connection with certain very important
proceedings concerning the suppression in
the trade of forgeries in the City of London,
or from the failure, which is apparent and
not peculiar to successful stamp-dealers, to
combine for their own protection, is a matter
which must be left to others to decide.
An attempt is now being made to revive
its energies. A circular has been issued
which sets out the objects of the Associa-
tion, and contains the " important notice "
that after May, 1907, an entry fee of one
guinea will be charged to all new members
and to those old members whose subscrip-
tions are in arrears and who wish to rejoin.
We have said an attempt is now being made
to revive the energies of the Association,
and we take it that this is the explanation of
the imposition of the entrance fee and that
it is not due simply as a lever to secure the
renewals -of the subscriptions of existing
members.
The Mart.
An exceptionally fine collection of rarities
were dispersed by Messrs. Puttick & Simp-
son, on March 26th and 27th.
£ s. d.
Austrian Italy : 1850, thick paper, 5 centes
red, Type B, a very fine block of 4,
mint 300
Ditto, 30 centes brown, a ditto, ditto .. 90 o
Ditto, 45 centes bine, a ditto, ditto . . 19 o o
Bergedorf; 1861. 3sch. black on rose, un-
used, cut rather close and a little
thinned 7150
Belgium : 1849, 10c. brown, a strip of 7 from
corner of sheet, with full margins,
unused, without gum 1700
1850, wmk. with frame, 10c. brown, a su-
perb block of 12, mint, with side mar-
gin . . . . . . . . . . 100 o o
Ditto, 20C. blue, a block of 8, ditto, ditto. . 50 o o
France: 1872-75, 15c. bistre on rose, with
ioc. se tenant, mint 1250
Great Britain : 1884, 5d. green, the very rare
variety with antique instead of block
figure, and stroke instead of dot un-
der " d," mint 17 o o
Naples; i860, J tornese blue, Arms . . ..13 0 o
Roumania : Moldavia, 1858, 27 paras black
on rose 50 o o
Ditto, 54 paras green on green . . ..1600
Ditto, 81 paras blue on blue . . 250 o o
Ditto, 108 paras blue on rose, very fine,
but has the slightest possible thinning
at top 25 o o
Switzerland : Vaud, 1849, 4c. black and red,
superb 17 10 o
Ditto, another fine copy with good mar-
gins, apparently unused .. . . 17 o o
Zurich, 1843, 4 rappen black and red, ver-
tical lines, Type 4, very fine . . ..880
Tuscany : 1851-2, 60 crazie red on azure,
superb . . . . 10 5 o
Ditto, i860, 3 lire yellow, a very fair and
quite sound copy, but a little poor as
regards colour . . . .... 36 o o
India : 1854, ia- red> error, a very fine un-
used pair, from bottom of sheet with
margin 15 10 o
Ditto, j§a. blue, an entire sheet .. . . 16 o o
Straits Settlements ; Selangor, 1891, Two
Cents on 24c. green, an entire pane,
showing the various types . . • • 7 5 o
British Central Africa : 1896, £1 blue and
black, a fine pair, mint 6 10 o
Cape of Good Hope : 1861, Wood-blocks, id.
scarlet, a pair, very fine bright shade,
but cracked across 10 10 o
Gambia: 1874, imperf., wmk. C.C., 4d.
brown, an entire uncut sheet . . . . 31 o o
1880, wmk. C.C., is. green, a fine block of
4, unused 6 10 o
Ditto, another, very fine used block of 4,
with red postmark 6100
Gold Goast : 1891-94, 20s. green and red, a
fine pair, mint 14 10 o
Mauritius: 1848, Post Paid, id. orange on
yellowish, very early impression,
small margins, but fine colour . . 12 o o
Ditto, 2d. blue on yellowish early im-
pression, the " Penoe" error, no mar-
gins, but a fine copy 800
Ditto, another, "Penoe" error, medium
impression, small margins, but fine. . 6 10 0
Ditto, another, '• Penoe " error, late me-
dium impression, a little cut into, but
a very fair copy 450
Ditto, another, medium impression, small
margins, but fine 300
Ditto, 1859, large fillet, 2d. dark blue, has
a very small tear at top, but otherwise
a fine copy 900
Natal: 1862, wmk. star, imperf., 3d. blue, a
fine unused block of 20 20 o o
Orange River Colony : 1900, V.R.I., 6d. car-
mine, the error without figure of value,
with normal type, se tenant, mint . . 6 15 o
Ditto, another pair, used and very fine, on
entire original 6 10 o
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Orange River Colony: 1900, V.R.I., 6d. car-
mine, an entire pane showing the
varieties of printing
Canada : 1851, iad. black, a fine lightly can-
celled copy, but cut a little close
Ditto, 6d. greenish-purple, unused with
part gum, has one or two hardly per-
ceptible tears, but is a nice copy with
large margins
Newfoundland: 1857, 2d. scarlet, unused, a
little close at top and bottom
Ditto, 6Ad. scarlet, unused, large margins,
but very slightly thinned
Ditto, is. scarlet, fine and very lightly
cancelled, but no margins
Another very similar copy, but slightest
possible thinning
Ditto, is. orange, a nice lightly cancelled
copy, but not much margin . . ...
Nova Scotia : 1851-53, is. cold violet, appar-
ently unused, but has a few almost
imperceptible marks on face
Ditto, is. purple, unused and fine, very
rare
British Guiana : 1850,4c. orange, cut round,
very fine, and on small piece of original
Ditto, 8c. green, cut round, a nice lightly
cancelled copy, but has a slight defect
in centre 10 o o
Ditto, another, cut round, very slightly
torn into on one side and creased, but
lightly cancelled, and on entire origi-
nal 10 o o
Ditto, 12c. dark blue, cut octagonally, fine 600
Ditto, another, cut round, fine .. ..400
1856, 4c. magenta, thinned at left and re-
paired in one small place, but a nice
clear copy and the rare pale shade ..800
1862, 2c. yellow (No. 6 on plate), roulettes
cut at left, but a very fine copy ..330
Ditto, 4c. blue (No. 6), unused and very
fine, but no roulettes 3 17 6
Peru : 1858, ^ peso rose-red, error, very fine
and on small piece 01 original ..700
South Australia : 1859-70, is. yellow, a pair,
unused, with gum and very fine, but
roulettes at top and bottom are some-
what clipped 20 o o
Ditto, iod. blue on yellow, mint . . . . 5 17 6
1870-71, 6d. Prussian blue, mint state ..500
1902, perf. 11J, 8d. blue, the very rare
error " Eignt," a superb lightly can-
celled copy 13 10 o
Victoria: 1857-63, no wmk., perf. 12, id. yel-
low-green, an unused vertical pair . . 13 10 o
i860, laid paper, 3d. deep blue, unused and
fine with part gum, a little browned 1600
Western Australia : 1879, perf. i2§, 2d.
mauve, error, unused .. ./ . . 14 o o
The first portion of the collection of the
late Mr. H. G. Cox, which included many
interesting lots, was sold by Messrs. Plum-
ridge & Co. on April nth and 12th.
£ s. d.
Cyprus: 1880, £d. rose, the rare pi. 19, used 190
§d. rose, pi. 19, another copy, mint, very
rare 300
1881, 30 paras on id. pis. 201, 216, 217, and
220, all used and very fine . . ..220
30 paras on id., pis. 201, mint, 216, *,2i7,
*, and 220, mint 280
Halfpenny, i6-i6|mm., pis. 201 and 216,
both mint, 18mm., pis. 208, 215, 217,
218, 220, and other pis., all mint, rare lot 500
Half penny, 18mm. long, on pis. 217, 218,
and 220, all used and fine . . ..2150
Half penny, 13mm. long, variety triple
surcharge, on pi. 215, mint .. ..150
The rare error, 80 paras on id., pi. 216,
used and fine 7
30 paras on id., pi. 216, the variety with
two surcharges, one inverted, mint ..450
30 paras on id., pi. 220, the variety with
two surcharges, one inverted, mint ..400
CC, J piastre, a mint block of 4, and
two mint pairs, ipi. and 2pi. mint,
4pi. and 6pi., both fine, unused . . 2 12 6
£ s. d.
Great Britain : 1870, ijd. rose-red, the
O.P.P.C. error 280
1867, Spray, 6d., pi. 8, imperforate, used
on piece, lettered Q.C 3 12 6
2s. deep blue, mint, superb . . . . 2 10 o
2S. pale blue, a superb mint copy, with
imprimatur margin at bottom. . .. 212 6
2s. brown, mint .. , 4 12 6
2s. brown, superb . . 2 10 o
2s. brown, rather deeper shade . . . . 2120
1867-83, 5s. rose, plate 1, mint .. .. 1 15 o
5s. pale rose, pi. 2, a superb block of four 2 15 o
Anchor, on white, 5s. rose, plate 4, a
superb pair 330
Anchor on bluish, £5 orange . . ..200
1884, Crowns, £1 brown mint .. .. 5 10 o
I. R. Official: 1884, 5s. carmine .. ..400
10s. blue 4 17 6
1887, £1 green 1 16 o
Government Parcels : 1883, is. brown, pi.
14, fine unused .. .. .. ..300
Board of Education : is., used .. . . 3 5 o
Board of Trade, Queen, perf. Crown and
B.T., Jd. vermilion, id. lilac, i£d.,
2d., 2|d., 3d., 4d., 4^., 5d., 6d., 9d.,
iod., is. green, |d. blue-green, is. red
and green, all mint 5 5 o
Constantinople postmarks, including a very-
fine series of the early £d. and id.
plate numbers, 5s. rose ; pi. 1, a strip
of four.pl. 2 (2), pi. 4, an extremely
fine lot, including blocks, pairs, strips,
etc. 386 in number 21 o o
The second portion, Maltese postmarks, a
very fine collection, including many
rare plate numbers, pair of the 9d.
small letters, 2^d. rose and blue all the
plate numbers, "many pairs, strips, etc.
955 in number 26 o o
The third portion, remainder of the col-
lection. Various Foreign Postmarks,
a magnificent and very valuable lot,
including many extremely rare var-
ieties. 1438 in number in o 0
The Collection of British, with various
curious varieties of Postmark, green,
blue, red and other colored post-
marks, etc., rare and valuable lot.
837 in number 60 o o
Greece: 1862-77, errors "o" on iol. orange.
"01" on iol., single, and in strip of
three, " oz " on 20I. ; 1879-80, rouletted,
il., 30I., and 80I., all used, rare lot .. 015 o
Roumania : Nov., 1858, 80 paras, red on
bluish wove paper, mint . . . . 26 o o
British East Africa: 1890, \ anna on id., 1
anna on 2d., and 4 annas on 5d., all
very fine, used on piece . . ..300
The same set, mint 3 15 o
1891, I anna on 2a. red, surcharged in MS. 2 16 o
July, 1895, the set complete, used . . ..700
Cape of Good Hope: 1853, on blued paper,
id. brick-red, a superb block of 4 .. 1 10 o
4d. blue, a very fine unused pair . . 3 17 6
4d., another very fine unused pair ..260
1855, on white, id. deep rose-red, a superb
mint pair .. .. .. .. ..330
4d. blue, a very fine unused block of 4 4 15 o
6d. dark slate-lilac, mint 3 17 6
is. yellow-green, pair . . . . . . 2 12 o
is. deep green, mint pair 650
is. deep green, used pair 3 12 6
1861, Woodblock, id. scarlet .. ..550
Ditto id. rose-red 900
Ditto, 4d. pale blue 2 10 o
Ditto, another copy of Entire, small
nick in bottom margin 3 10 o
1863, De la Rue print, id. carmine-red,
mint block of five 7 5 o
Ditto, 6d. bright mauve, used pair . . 4 10 0
Ditto, 6d. bright mauve, mint pair ... 3 12 6
Ditto, is. emerald, mint pair .. ..850
Ditto, is. emerald, used pair . . ..900
Canada : 1851, Laid, i2d. black, an extremely
fine copy with superb margins . . 49 o o
1852, 7£d. green, unused 550
iod. blue, unused 200
1858, perf.. 6d. grey-lilac 2 18 o
Nova-Scotia: is. deep violet n o o
The Philatelic Record.
Correspondence.
Registration Covers.
To the Editor of the ''Philatelic Record."
Dear Sir, — The remarks (in Editorial
Notes of March) as to a collection of regis-
tered envelopes, mounted to " illustrate the
historical side of the study, ' ' are interesting ;
but no special covers are referred to as in
use before 1855, when, it is said, registered
letters were inclosed in a green paper
wrapper with a printed notice thereon. I
am desirous of finding out something as to
an essay, or covering wrapper, that bears an
embossed device, showing that it was regis-
tered (as a design) on August 22nd, 1846,
by De la Rue & Co., with the number
" 801," a specimen of which is sent here-
with. It is a simple band of wove paper,
9 inches long by 3J wide, with corners
cut at one end, and gummed with a rosy
substance underneath the embossed letter-
ing. There is a piece of blue tape J inch
wide and a foot long, pasted down for a
space of ?§ inches long inside near the
centre of the band, and passing through
two slits to the outside, so as to tie round
the package or letter.
Was this band officially adopted, or was
it used by individuals for the special recog-
nition of registered packets, or was it the
forerunner of the "green wrapper" you
mention ? My earliest knowledge of a
distinctive mark for such letters was about
1858, when the letter was tied round both
ways with a greenish-blue tape, which in
later years seemed narrower, and of a softer
or silky texture, as used to tie up sheets of
paper at corner in official or legal offices.
The colour was always more or less bluish,
but varied, as seen in the early issues of the
official registration envelopes from 1878,
when not only the cross-bands, but the
stamp itself on flap, was often of a greenish
blue, before it settled down to the deeper
blue of later years, having gone through
intermediate stages ranging between light
ultramarine and slate-blue. The general
use of blue paper and envelopes for com-
mercial letters may have led to the adoption
of green for the wrappers so as to be quite
distinctive.— Yours faithfully,
B. W. Warhurst.
15, Paulton's Square,
Chelsea, S.W.
8th April, 1907.
To the Editor of the " Philatelic Record."
Dbar Sir, — We are much interested in
the article on the Registered Letter En-
velopes ; we can well remember the green
string which was used to tie up registered
letters in the early seventies. At that time
there was only one branch Post Office in
Ipswich , which was called the ' ' Wet Dock
Post Office (there are now twenty-five)
where we used to post our letters, and the
Sub-Postmaster used to provide us with
balls of the green string to tie up the regis-
tered letters before handing them in. He
also instructed us in the art of tying, as
they had to use a peculiar kind of knot,
which we use to this day when tying up
parcels. — Yours faithfully,
Whitfield King & Co.
Ipswich,
March 26th, 1907.
THE
Philatelic Record
MAY, 1907.
Editorial Note.
Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan. Vol. XXXIV., Part III.
I.— A Summarised Catalogue of the Postage Stamps of Japan. By
A. M. Tracey Woodward.
THE appearance of an elaborate account of the Postage Stamps
of Japan in the transactions of a learned Society, especially
one whose standing is so high as that of the above-named,
must be a matter of considerable interest to philatelists in general,
and to those studying these stamps in particular. The philatelic
history of Japan, although it has been told officially, is still very
incomplete, and many of its most interesting details are a matter of
conjecture. Those who turn to this volume for their solution or
enlightenment will turn in vain. Mr. Woodward seems to have had,
or to have availed himself of no opportunity of obtaining original
unpublished information, either from persons or documents ; and
though he specifically makes no pretentions to completeness, he
includes so much as to lay himself open to criticism for having
omitted further investigation along well-recognised lines, which would
have added to the general, as well as philatelic knowledge of the
subject, and would have undoubtedly increased the interest of his
work to the non-philatelic reader (for whom it was presumably
intended), since the postal history of a country is always a valuable
social record.
Mr. Woodward's book is, however, almost entirely philatelic in
tone, and as such must be reviewed. It consists for the most part of
matter which has already appeared in Messrs. Collin and Caiman's
Catalogue for Advanced Collectors, of which Mr. Woodward has
seemingly made extensive use, though no acknowledgment of this
fact appears, unless such is to be included in the " exotic particulars
confined to meagre statements that contribute to make up catalogues
of certain American and Continental dealers in postage stamps,"
referred to in the Preface, as drawn upon. In addition, extracts are
freely made from the Official History, Dai Nihon Teikoku Ubin Kitte
Enkakushi, published by the Japanese Government in 1894, adapting
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therefrom, however, only such portions as appear in the (abbreviated)
English translation. It is much to be regretted that a philatelist,
enjoying the advantage of a convenient locus, and probably of
acquaintance with the language, both so necessary in the case,
should not have given a resume of the valuable matter which exists,
particularly in the appendices of this latter work, or have obtained
further from official sources that kind of information which is of the
greatest value in scientific philately, treating of the manufacture of
the stamps, their conditions of issue, and application to the postal
service.
Mr. Woodward commences with a very brief history of the
introduction of a regular postal service into Japan, one of the many
reforms which followed the Restoration. He then takes the various
issues seriatim, according to the dates of issue given in the Official
History, and the compendious lists of paper, shade, and perforations,
while owing considerably to the Catalogue for Advanced Collectors,
supplement the information contained in that work, although they do
not by any means exhaust the subject. With regard to the varieties
of perforation, we cannot say that the list inspires confidence, for it is
well known to specialists that almost every permutation of guage
between nine and thirteen is found in the stamps of the early and
middle issues, due to irregularity of the machines used, and we believe
the only satisfactory solution is to classify types as existing between
certain limits, both of guage and size of holes, as was done by
Mr. Fulcher, in an article on the later issues published in the London
Philatelist, and by Dr. G. T. Bishop in Morley's Journal.
Mr. Woodward raises several points in his treatment of the early
issues to which we may refer. Under the second issue, 1872, first
type, he states that specialists question the existence of wove paper for
these issues. He is evidently thinking of the previous issue, to which
his remarks will apply, for although the wove variety is generally
catalogued, we have never seen a copy of a stamp which would stand
the test of thorough examination, notwithstanding, occasionally, a
strong prima facie appearance to the contrary. The second issue is
found on undoubted wove paper, quite different in character from the
indefinite so-called wove of the first issue, which should be described,
if necessary, as laid paper not showing the laid lines.
When discussing the rare and interesting stamps on laid paper of
the issue, September, 1872, Mr. Woodward puts forth a theory with
regard to the 20 sen, which he rightly calls a vara avis of Japanese
stamps. He knows of only four copies, and has seen but one, and he
theorises that one sheet of the paper used for the J sen and 10 sen
" was erroneously allowed to slip in among the thin wove native paper,"
and that therefore only forty of these stamps exist on laid. We know
of at least four other copies, and it is against all the laws of probability
that one-fifth of all copies printed of this variety should have survived.
There is no reason to suppose that the use of the laid paper was other
than regular for all stamps found on it, though such use was, for
certain values, undoubtedly small. Mr. Woodward does not mention
the 30 sen on laid, which is reported to exist.
Coming to the "syllabic" issues, the old error is repeated that
the Katakana character was changed on the plate after 10,000 stamps
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were printed. It is surprising to think that this explanation should
ever have found belief. It would, for example, limit the number of
2 sen printed to 230,000, at a time when the postal service of Japan
had reached enormous proportions ; and there are other difficulties in
the way of acceptance of this view. Of course, each " syllabic " occurs
on a different plate, and in several cases, at least, there were two plates
for the same "syllabic." Mr. Woodward's information with regard to
the number of the plates for the stamps of these issues is out of date.
Particulars of the design and issue of the later typographed stamps
are given with considerable detail, with useful transliterations of the
Japanese inscriptions, and including all emissions to April, 1906. Two
of the departmental ordinances are reproduced. These announced the
issue of a stamp, and were circulated to all large offices, with a speci-
men of the stamp attached, and these stamps are often met with,
distinguishable by a dot of ink, which indicates their specimen
character in the early issues, and overprinted with the Japanese
(square) characters for miJwn, " specimen " in later issues. The word
mihon is also often found in Hiragana characters on all issues. Mr.
Woodward does not refer to stamps so surcharged, which the present
w7riter surmises may have been those presented by the Government.
From the conclusion of the book we copy a paragraph which is of
high importance : —
" It is not generally known that the Government has in
" stock a large quantity of 'remainders,' doubtless representing
" a considerable face value. Of what stamps these consist,
" however, I have not been able to ascertain, aside from the
" fact that a large portion consists of issues during the seventies.
"A movement was recently set on foot by a syndicate of
" European stamp dealers to buy up all these ' remainders,'
" but whether their efforts have been crowned with success is
" not yet apparent."
Although rumours of these remainders have been heard before, no
definite information has transpired, and it would be interesting to
know whether anything has been done in the direction mentioned.
The placing on the market of a large quantity of the early issues, the
catalogue prices of many of which are high, would have a far-reaching
effect on the philately of this country ; and, though the possession of
complete sheets in number would be advantageous to the proper study
and description of the stamps, a sudden influx of remainders would
probably destroy what little interest lies in these stamps, which have
never received at the hands of collectors the attention they deserve.
Mr. Woodward's book concludes with a table of " the estimated
value of certain stamps . . . recording those that are valued at or over
50 yen." We do not know if this list has any authority other than the
imagination of the compiler, but it is a typical instance of erratic
pricing, and of the temerity of collectors stepping in where dealers fear
to tread. As examples, may be taken the following: — 1871, 100 mons,
£5 ; ditto, 500 mons, £20 ; 1872, \ sen, error, £15 ; 1874, 10 sen green
on laid, " syllabic " 1, £5 — all in used state. The present writer
would be glad to offer quite a nice little lot of the first three (which
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certainly command nothing at all approaching such prices in dealers'
catalogues) for a copy of the last-mentioned, which he has never
seen.
The book is neatly printed and fairly free from typographical
errors, considering that it was printed in Japan ; it contains eight
plates, reproducing by photographic process eighty-six stamps. The
first of these plates shows the two official facsimiles. These were
made by the Government to illustrate, in the Official History, the I sen
and 2 sen, first type, 1872, no originals being procurable. These are
the only real facsimiles ever issued by the Government ; the so-called
" facsimiles," having in the design the Japanese characters for facsimile,
are mere forgeries, circulated in great quantities from Japan, and the
information which is given under this heading in Gibbons' catalogue,
and which otherwise seems to have considerable acceptance, is
misleading.
In summary, we again express our regret that there should be so
little original in this work, when there is so much scope. But it will
serve as a convenient hand-list for those collecting these stamps, and
the general collector will find much interesting matter in its pages.
It no more than any other work supersedes the classical articles by
Mr. Bacon in the Philatelic Record, which, though written so long ago,
are still authoritative ; Mr. Woodward does not refer to them, or to
those by Dr. Bishop on the earlier issues in Morley's Journal, which for
the period covered are very useful.
Much information is yet required to produce a really important
account of the postage stamps of Japan, and if the publication of the
work under consideration be the means of drawing the attention of
native or other philatelists to this want, it will have well served the
evident good intentions of the author.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. g3
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal"
Stamps of Switzerland.
By A. de Reuterskiold.
(Continued from Page 79).
The Double Stamp of Geneva.
Mr. Earee's description of these stamps is so admirable that I can
not do better than transcribe it here.
Genuine.
Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5^, 2of , and 5jmm. ;
the 1 has an oblique head-stroke. There is a stop after 10, as well as
after CANTONAL and Cent. The P of PORT has a long top stroke,
which nearly touches the vertical line after the 10 ; the upright stroke
of the T of PORT is 3mm. distant from the beginning of the C of
CANTONAL. The first A of CANTONAL has no cross-bar, the
second A is crossed so high that there is no open space above the
cross-bar. The vertical line dividing the two stamps, if prolonged
upwards, would cut into the right foot of the A.
Left-hand half. Right-hand half.
The thin vertical inner line of The thin vertical inner line of
the frame, on the left-hand side, the frame on the right-hand side
is too long, and touches the thick
outline, both at the top and at the
bottom of the stamp. There is a
distinct head-stroke to the top of
the t of Poste, and another at the
top of the d of de ; the said d does
not touch the thin outline of the
frame above it. There is no stop
after Geneve, and the G does not
touch the frame of the stamp
above it. There are four lines of
shading in the TENEBRAS
scroll, immediately after the S of
that word. LU of LUX and
OST of POST can be read. The
right-hand upper fork of the LUX
label touches the inner frame, but
the upper fork of the POST label
is 1 mm. from the frame. The
letters JHS are somewhat smaller
than those of TENEBRAS, but
not so much as in the right-hand
stamp. There are twelve vertical
lines in the half of the shield con-
runs up too high, so that it cuts
into the thick horizontal line below
the stop after Cent. The thin
inner horizontal line at the top of
the stamp is broken at the corner,
under NT of CANTONAL. There
is a distinct head-stroke to the top
of the t of Poste, and another at the
top of the d of de ; the said d does
not touch the thin outline of the
frame above it. There is a stop
after Geneve, and the G just
touches the thin line above it.
There are four lines of shading
in the TENEBRAS label, imme-
diately after the S of that word.
The word LUX can be easily
read, though the L is not very
distinct. The right-hand forked
end of this label or scroll is nearly
imm. from the thin inner line of
the frame ; but the left-hand end
of the scroll almost touches the
thin inner line of the frame to the
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taining the key, counting all the
thin lines, and reckoning at the
top of the shield. The central
dividing line of the shield runs
down into the thick outline of the
shield below it ; and, if it were
prolonged downwards, it would
just graze the beginning of the o
of local. The bottom of the tail
of the eagle is not so near to the
bottom of the shield as in the
right-hand half. The first / of local
does not touch the bottom of the
shield. The stop after the C is
much nearer to the thin outline of
the frame than to the C. The
eagle has no eye. The stamp is
distinctly smaller than the right-
hand half, being i3jm.m. across,
from outside to outside, and I5§
high.
left of it. The letters JHS are
very much smaller than those of
TENEBRAS. There are thirteen
vertical lines in the half of the
shield containing the key, counting
at the top, and reckoning all the
thin lines. The central dividing
line of the shield runs down into
the thick outline of it at the
bottom ; and, if the said line were
prolonged downwards, it would
run through the whole length of
the / of local, which stands exactly
under it. The bottom of the tail
of the eagle very nearly touches
the inner outline of the shield
below it. The last / of local is
exactly under the thick right-hand
outline of the shield. The figure
5 leans over considerably to the
right ; the stop after it is exactly
midway between the 5 and the
shield ; and the stop after the C
is midway between the C and the
inner righ-hand outline of the
frame of the stamp. The eagle
has no eye. The first / of local
is a good distance below the
bottom of the shield. The stamp
is I5^mm. broad, from outside to
outside, and 15J mm. high.
Postmarks : The double stamp, as such, is only known with the first
Geneva rosette in red ; but the half-stamps used after the reduction of
the Cantonal rate to 5c. may be occasionally found with the second
Geneva rosette in red, or with the Geneva grille in black.
The following are the obliteration marks referred to in these
articles : —
Confederatiop
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. g5
Forgeries.
No. 1 (Earee ist). Top of stamp. — The divisions measure 5 J, 20J,
and 5imm. The 1 has hardly any head-stroke; there is no stop after
10. The P of PORT does not touch the vertical line before it. The
first A of CANTONAL has a cross-bar, the second one has not.
The two half-stamps are identical, viz. : —
The thin inner line of the frame of the stamp is unbroken all the
way round ; there is no head-stroke to the top of the t of Poste. The
d of de and the G of Geneve touch the frame, and there is a stop after
Geneve. There are seven or eight lines of shading after the S of
TENEBRAS. OS and LU are legible on the scrolls ; the letters JHS
are as large as those of TENEBRAS. There are fourteen thin vertical
lines in the half of the shield containing the key, and the central
dividing line does not run down into the thick outline below. The
first / of local just touches the bottom of the shield. The eagle has a
large white patch for an eye, and another on the neck. The stamp is
I4|mm. wide and 15J high. This forgery dates from 1865.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in red.
No. 2 (Earee 3rd). Top of stamp. — The divisions measure 5, 2of,
and 5mm. The 1 has hardly any head-stroke, and there is no stop
after 10. The P of PORT does not touch the vertical line before it.
Both A's of CANTONAL have cross-bars.
The two half-stamps are identical, viz. : —
The thin inner line of the frame of the stamp is unbroken. The
thick top and bottom outlines of the stamp are prolonged to the right,
each by a fine line which extends as far as the vertical line which either
separates the two halves, or the right-hand half from its neighbour on
the sheet. In the inscription Poste de Geneve the P alone touches the
inner frame. There is a stop after Geneve, and the G is much too tall.
OS and LU are very clear, and there is no shading near these letters.
The letters JH in the halo have serifs at the top and bottom. There
are sixteen thin vertical lines in the half of the shield containing the key,
and the central dividing line does not run down into the thick outline
below. The stamp is I4jmm. wide by 15J high. This forgery was
made in 1872.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in red.
No. 3 (Earee 4th). Top of stamp. — The divisions measure 5 J, 21,
and 5^mm.
Left-hand half. Right-hand half.
The thin inner frame is a com- The thin inner frame is a com-
plete rectangle. The P of Poste plete unbroken rectangle. The P
touches the frame; there is no stop of Poste touches the frame ; the G
after Geneve. OST and LUX are very nearly touches it. There is a
legible. The left-hand end of the stop after Geneve ; OS and LU
scroll is imm. from the inner are legible. The left-hand end of
frame, the right-hand end touches the scroll touches the inner frame ;
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the frame. The TENEBRAS
scroll is imm. from the shield ;
the letters JHS are smaller than
those of TENEBRAS. There
are thirteen lines in the key half
of the shield. The central dividing
line does not touch the thick out-
line of the shield, and the point of
the shield is above the beginning
of the o of local. The first / of
local does not touch the shield ;
the eagle's tail very nearly touches
the inner frame of the shield. The
5 is upright, and the stop after it
is equi-distant from the 5 and the
side of the shield. The stop after
the C is very small, and almost
touches the frame line. The stamp
is I4^mm. wide by 15J high.
the right-hand end is |mm. from
the frame. The TENEBRAS
scroll is only |mm. from the
shield. The letters JHS are
similar to those of the left-hand
stamp. There are thirteen ver-
tical lines in the key half of the
shield ; the central line does not
touch the bottom of the shield ; if
prolonged, it would touch the
right-hand side of the / of local.
The first / of local does not touch
the shield ; the eagle's tail very
nearly touches the inner frame of
the shield. The 5 is upright, and
the stop equi-distant from the 5
and the shield. The stop after C
is equi-distant from the C and the
inner frame of the stamp. The
stamp is I5jmm. wide by 15J high.
This forgery dates from 1878.
Postmarks : An imitation of the first Geneva rosette in red.
No. 4 (Earee 5th or 10th). — This forgery is an improved copy of
the previous one. It generally bears the word " facsimile," stamped in
microscopic characters on the back.
Top of stamp. — The divisions measure 5J, 21, and 5jmm.
Right-hand half.
The thin inner vertical line of
the frame on the right side runs
into the thick line at the top of
the stamp. For the rest, just like
forgery No. 3. The width of the
stamp is correct, the height only
151mm.
Left-hand half.
The thin inner vertical line of
the frame on the left side reaches
to the thick line at the top of the
stamp, as in the genuine, but not
to the thick line at the bottom.
The accent over e of Geneve is
" acute " instead of " grave." For
the rest, just like forgery No. 3.
The width of the stamp is correct,
the height only I5^mm.
This forgery was made by Goegg (Louihenri Mercier), of Geneva,
about 1886. The colour is yellow-green, and it stains the paper it is
on a bright yellow.
Postmarks : A good imitation of the first Geneva rosette in red.
No. 5 (Earee 6th). Top of stamp. — The divisions measure 5 \, 20 J,
and 5fmm. There is no stop after 10; the n of Cent is too wide. The
vertical line dividing the two stamps is double.
Left-hand half. Right-hand half.
The thin inner line of the frame The thin inner line of the frame
on the left side touches the outer on the right side touches the outer
frame at the top, but not at the frame at the top, and the thin
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bottom. There are eleven vertical inner horizontal line of the top
lines in the key half on the shield, frame touches the outer one at the
The first / of local very nearly left-hand end. There are twelve
touches the shield ; the eagle's vertical lines in the key half of the
tail very nearly touches the frame shield. The first / of local is a
of the shield. There is no stop good distance from the shield ; the
after Pozt local. The stamp is eagle's tail touches the frame of
I4£mm. wide by 15! high. the shield. There is no stop after
Port local. The stamp is I5^mm.
wide by 15! high.
This forgery was made by Champion, of Geneva, in 1888 ; it
generally bears the word "facsimile" stamped across the face in
small letters.
Postmarks : Uncancelled.
No. 6 (Earee 8th). Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5J-,
2o£, and 5^mm. There is no stop after 10, and no cross-bar to either
of the A'sof CANTONAL.
Both half-stamps are identical.
The left-hand vertical line of the inner frame reaches the outer line,
both at the top and the bottom. The P of Poste touches the frame ;
the d of de, and G of Geneve, very nearly so. There are fifteen lines in
the key half of the shield. The / of local touches the shield, the central
point of which is above the beginning of the 0 of local. Each stamp is
I4jmm. wide and 15J high.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in red ; also an imi-
tation of the first Geneva rosette in red, but without the central
ornament.
No. 7 (Earee gth). Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5,
2of , and 5mm. There is no stop after 10, nor after Cent.
The two halves are very nearly identical.
The left one is 14mm. and the right one I4^mm. wide. In the
right half the S of JHS is higher than the other letters.
All the lettering is too large. TENEBRAS is in thick type; the
eagle's wing is uncoloured. There are fifteen lines in the key half of
the shield. The figure 5 is much too large ; in the left half it leans
over to the left, in the right half it is upright and exactly over the P of
Port.
Postmarks : Uncancelled.
No. 8 (Earee 7th). Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5 J,
20, and 5jmm. Originally the two halves were set close together
without the dividing line ; this was corrected by shifting the right-
hand stamp more to the right, but the upper label was not lengthened,
so that it ends over the thin inner line of the frame.
The two halves are identical.
The right-hand inner frame line reaches the outer line at the top.
The P of Poste touches the frame line, the d of de, and the G of Geneve,
do not ; there is a small stop after Geneve. There are fifteen lines in
the key half of the shield, the point of which just grazes the right side
of the / of local. Each stamp is 15mm. wide by 15 J- high.
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This forgery is found printed on very dark green paper, as well as
on washed-out green, and yellow-green paper.
Postmarks : Imitation of the second Geneva rosette in red, with four
hollow trefoils in the centre, in place of the four circular blotches.
No. 9 (Earee nth). Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure
5J, 2 if, and 5§mm. There are two black marks before the 10.
Right-hand half.
POS and LUX are legible.
There are thirteen lines in the
key half of the shield. The 5 is
too large, and the stop after it a
little too near the shield. The
stamp is 16mm. wide and 16J-
high.
Left-hand half.
The d of de touches the frame
line above it. The v of Geneve is
larger than the other letters of
that word ; OST and LU are
legible. There are thirteen lines
in the key half of the shield, and
the central line is not prolonged
to the point. The 5 is too large,
and the stop after it is too promi-
nent. The stamp is 15mm. wide
and 16J high.
I have only seen this forgery surcharged " facsimile " in black block
letters 2jmm. in height ; length of surcharge, 21mm.
No. 10. — Very poor badly lithographed imitation.
Top of stamp. — There is no vertical dividing line between CANTO-
NAL and Cent. There is no stop after 10; cent is in very small
letters. The line dividing the two halves, prolonged upwards, would
cut through the middle of the N of CANTONAL.
The two halves are identical.
There is no lettering on the Post and Lux labels ; there is no stop
after Geneve. The letters in the halo, when visible at all, are J MS.
The eagle is very badly drawn, and the key is shaped like a hatchet.
Postmarks : Black parallel lines and smudges.
No. 11 . Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5 J, 20§, and
5jmm. The C of Cent touches the line above it, and the t of this word
has no head-stroke.
Left-hand half
There is no head-stroke to the
t of Poste, or to the d of de; the
G of Geneve is badly formed, and
touches the frame line above it.
There is no shading near the T of
TENEBRAS, and only a dark
blotch after the S of that word.
OSI and LUX are legible. There
are no horizontal lines crossing
the rays below the TENEBRAS
scroll. The eagle has a white
Right-hand half.
The head-strokes to the t of Poste
and d of de are hardly visible.
There is no shading near the T of
TENEBRAS, and only a thick
black mark after the S near the L
of LUX. POST and LUX are
legible. There are no horizontal
lines crossing the rays below the
TENEBRAS scroll. The eagle's
neck and wing are very spotty.
The stop after C is very close to
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head with a black eye, and the the inner frame line. The stamp
crown is too small. There are is i5^mm. wide and 15J high,
only two dots in the background
between the neck and wing of the
eagle. The point of the shield is
over the right edge of the / of local.
The stamp is 14^ mm. wide by
151 high.
This forgery exists on very dark green, as well as on yellow-green
paper.
No. 12. — Very similar to the above, of which it is a re-touch.
Top of stamp. — The C of Cent does not touch the line above it ; the
t has neither head-stroke nor cross-bar. The top of the R of PORT is
broken away.
Left-hand half. Right-hand half.
Similar to No. 11, only printed Exactly similar to No. 11, only
from a very worn plate, so that printed from a much worn plate,
the eagle's head is quite un-
coloured.
Postmarks : Nos. 11 and 12 belong to the first set issued by Fournier,
of Geneva, about 1900. The postmarks are numerous : — An imitation
of the first Geneva rosette in red, with the central cross much too
small ; a diamond-shaped grid, 30mm. in length by 18mm. in width,
in black, red, or blue-black ; or a diamond of parallel lines in black or
in red.
No. 13. Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5 J, 20 J, and
5jmm.
Left-hand half. Right-hand half.
There are four lines of shading There are three little lines at
after TEN EBR AS; the eagle has the top of the P of POST, but
a large white eye. There are only they do not run down through the
three instead of four dots in the P ; the eagle has a small white
background, between the head of dot for an eye. The lines in the
the eagle and the upper left corner key half of the shield are too regu-
of the shield. The base of the lar, and the second and fourth
shield ends in too sharp a point, from the centre touch the inner
The stamp is 14mm. wide and frame line at the top, which they
I5^mm. high. do not in the genuine. The stamp
is 15mm. wide and i5jmm. high.
This forgery belongs to the new set brought out in 1905 by Fournier,
of Geneva.
Postmarks : A very good imitation of the first rosette of Geneva in
red.
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Notable Philatelists.
Consul Sixten Keyser.
THIS month we have very great pleasure in introducing to our
readers the President of the Swedish Philatelic Society, Consul
Sixten Keyser. Introducing him is perhaps rather an unhappy
phrase, because we feel that his name will be already well-known to
many of our readers. Since the year 1898, he has been President of
the northern society, and to find an equally earnest and indefatigable
worker in the cause of philately one would have to go far and wide.
During the last twelve months, his Society has grown from 250 mem-
bers to over 700, and to a very large extent this increase is due to his
energy and geniality. Branches have been founded in Goteborg,
Norrkoping, Uppsala, Malmo, and Helsingborg, and one of the duties
of the President consists of visiting them periodically ; this Mr. Keyser
fulfils, although many a time at very great inconvenience to himself
and his business.
Mr. Keyser .has large business interests in Stockholm, and has on
two different occasions been appointed by the King a member of the
executive committees of the largest exhibitions held in Sweden. In
this capacity he has travelled extensively on behalf of the Swedish
Government.
In 1891, Mr. Keyser was decorated by King Oscar with the Royal
Order of Wasa, and, in 1897, with the Norwegian Order of St. Olaf.
Mr. Keyser's philatelic activity goes back to his school-boy days.
A collection made by him from 1876 to 1891 was sold, but in 1895 he
commenced laying the foundation of the valuable specialised collection
of Europe which he now possesses.
In literature he was one of the editors of the remarkable work on
" The Stamps of Sweden," issued to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary
of the introduction of postage stamps into Sweden. This scientific
treatise, fully illustrated, splendidly printed, and luxuriously bound,
ought to be in every philatelic library.
For the well-appointed club-room of the Swedish Society, the
members have very largely to thank their President.
Personally, he is a very amiable and courteous gentleman, a little
shy with strangers at first, but when the ice is broken, one cannot find
a better-hearted man. If he can be of any use to any fellow collector,
or can possibly spend a few hours with him, he will do so with the
greatest pleasure, and one can truly say he does not know the word
" trouble " where philately is concerned.
Notable Philatelists.
Consul Sixten Keyser.
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The earliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
Antigua.— Messrs. "Whitfield King & Co.
inform us that they were in error in stating
that the is. value had been received by
them upon multiple Crown and CA paper ;
it still comes with the old watermark,
though upon .surfaced paper.
Australian Commonwealth. — The
Australian Philatelist chronicles the 5d.
Postage Due stamp, watermark Crown and
NSW and perforated 12 x 11.
A dhesive.
Unpaid Letter stamp.
5d. green. Wmk. Crown and NSW. Perf. 12 x 11.
Gibraltar. — The 4s. value is reported
with multiple watermark, but we prefer
to see it before chronicling, as a supply
received in the middle of this month did
not confirm the change.
Gold Coast. — The Monthly Journal re-
ports the id. and 2jd. values in single
colours.
A dhesives.
id. carmine. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
2£d. ultramarine. „ „
Great Britain. Offices in Morocco. —
Mr. J. C. North advises us of the issue, on 6th
inst.,ofthe current 10s. stamp overprinted
"Morocco Agencies" and "12 pesetas"
to complete the set listed in January. Mr.
North writes further: — "There have also
" been issued for Parcel Post for Morocco
"the Great Britain id., 2d., qd., 6d., is.
"overprinted "Morocco Agencies" only,
' ' the value being sterling and not sur-
" charged on the stamp."
Mr. W. H. Peckitt has since shown us
these with the addition of the 2s. 6d. value
treated in the same manner.
ios. ultramarine.
id. carmine.
A dhesives.
Morocco
Overprinted Agencies.
12 pesetas.
Overprinted"--".
2d. green and scarlet.
4d. green and brown. ,, ,,
6d. purple. ,, ,,
is. green and scarlet. ,, ,,
2s. 6d. purple. ,, ,,
India. Nabha. — The 12a. with Service
overprint is mentioned in the last issue of
the Monthly Journal.
A dhesive.
Official stamp.
SERVICE
12a. purple on red. Surcharged nabha
state.
New Zealand. — The i^d and 8d. values
have been issued perforated 14. Mr. W. H.
Peckitt sends us the 6d. perforated 14, and
of a much smaller size than heretofore, the
actual impression only measuring 21 X 15
mm. The Monthly Journal lists other values
of the " official " set.
A dhesive.
i£d. chestnut. Wmk. NZ and Star. Perf. 14.
8d. blue.
6d. carmine. Reduced size. ,, „
Official stamps.
Overprinted " Official " in black.
2§d. blue,
is. orange-brown.
2s. blue-green.
5s. vermilion.
Papua.— The Monthly Journal adds the
two lowest values to those recently over-
printed here.
Adhesives.
-Stamps of British New Guinea, overprinted" Papua."
£d. black and yellow-green,
id. black and lake.
Saint Vincent. — An unexpected novelty
in the shape of a pictorial stamp has just
I been sent us by Mr. H. W. Garrard, of
New Issues.
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Harrow. So far only one value has been
issued, but another ($d.) is expected.
Ailhesive.
id. carmine. Wink. CA and Crown multiple.
isrviscEXTi
Sierra Leone. — Ewen's Weekly reports
the Jd. value printed in green.
Adhesive.
§d. green. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Trinidad.— The id. printed in carmine,
chronicled in November last, has now been
issued.
Victoria. — The Australian Philatelist
mentions that the 2d. and 20s. with the
new watermark exist perforated 11.
Foreign Countries,
Denmark. — Mr. W. T. Wilson sends us
a specimen of the last addition to the new
set.
A dhesive.
25 ore sepia.
German Empire. Offices in Levant. —
Another value has appeared upon the
watermarked paper.
Adhesive.
2op. on iopf. carmine. Watermarked.
Offices in Morocco. — And one here
also.
Adhesive.
6p. 25c. on 5m. Watermarked.
Holland. — The 6^c. Postage Due has
now been issued in the usual type, frame in
blue, but value in red.
A dhesive.
Unpaid Letter stamp.
6Jc. blue and red.
Surinam. — The 25c. of the new set is now
to hand from Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
Adhesive.
25c. violet.
Hungary. — The Monthly Journal adds
another value to the set perforated 15.
Adhesive.
2 kor. grey-blue. Perf. 15.
Italy. Post Offices in Crete. — Ewen's
Weekly mentions the 10c. of the new design
as having been overprinted "La Canea '
for use here.
Adhesive.
loc. rose. Overprinted " La Canea " in black.
Luxemburg. — Mr. W. T. Wilson sends
us three more values of the new set, as
below.
Adhesive.
iz\c. slate-green.
20C. orange.
25c. blue.
Nicaragua. — Messrs. Whitfield King &
Co. send us the 5c. blue of the first printing,
surcharged "Vale 20c." vertically down-
wards, in black.
Eiven's Weekly list certain fresh values of
the Waterlow printing, as below.
Adhesives.
20c. on 5c. blue.
ic. green. London printing.
2c. red. ,,
3c. violet. ,,
4c. orange. ,,
5c. blue. ,,
15c. olive. ,,
20c. dark red. ,,
50c. orange. ,,
Peru. — Ewen's Weekly gives a list of
which we give a copy below of the forth-
coming new set ; so far the 2c. and 5c.
have been issued.
Adhesives.
ic. (Monument Bolognesi).
2C (Portrait of Grau).
5c. (Statue),
ioc. (Exhibition Buildings).
20C. (School of Medicine).
50c. (General Post Office).
is. (Hippodrome).
2s. (Monument of Christopher Columbus).
United States. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt
sends us specimens of the two new " James-
town " stamps. They are oblong in shape,
and about the size of the 1901 set.
The ic. shows " Captain John Smith,"
who apparently flourished from 1580 to
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1631 ; while the 2c. commemorates, in a
little view, the founding of Jamestown in
1607.
Adhesives.
ic. green.
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Notes and News.
Manchester Philatelic Society.
The sixteenth annual meeting was held
at the rooms of the Geographical Society,
S. Mary's Parsonage, on Friday evening,
May 3rd, the President, Mr. W. Doming
Beckton, in the chair.
Mr. R. B. Yardley was elected a member.
The Hon. Secretary in his report stated
that there is again an increase in the num-
ber of members, the list now containing the
names of four honorary, fifty-eight active,
and thirty-five corresponding members, a
total of ninety-seven. There has also been
an improvement in the average attendance,
six names appearing as having been present
on every occasion. He briefly commented
on the work of the Session, and on the
various papers and displays which had been
given, mentioning especially amongst the
former those on "The Confederate States,"
by Mr. Heywood ; "The Uses of Phila-
telic Literature," by Mr. Campbell;
" Finland," by the President, and " Stamps
used in the Levant," by Mr. Bernstein.
The most noticeable displays were those of
" Great Britain," by Mr. J. S. Higgins, jun.,
and of " New Zealand," by Mr. Hausburg.
The success of the members at the Exhibi-
tion in London in May last, and the change
of the place of meeting were also alluded
to, and the report concluded with an ex-
pression of thanks to the publishers of
The Monthly Journal, The London Philatelist,
The Philatelic Record, The American Journal of
Philately, The Australian Philatelist and
sundry foreign journals for copies of their
papers as issued, to several members for
gifts of books and papers, and to the
leading auctioneers for priced catalogues of
their sales.
The Hon. Treasurer reported a con-
siderable balance in hand, the Comptroller
a satisfactory percentage of sales from the
exchange packets, and the Hon. Librarian
numerous additions to the Library.
The President, in moving the adoption of
the four reports, referred particularly to
the energetic work of the Comptroller, and
to the size which the Library is attaining,
the latter fact being specially interesting
now that philatelic bibliography is beginning
to attract so much attention.
Mr. Abbott, in seconding, mentioned that
Mr. Duerst, after a recent visit to the
Swedish Society, had described the collec-
tion of the stamps of that country being
made made by its members, and suggested
that something on the same lines should be
undertaken in Manchester.
The following were elected as Officers
for the coming Session : —
President : W. Doming Beckton.
Vice-Presidents : J. H. Abbott, W. Grunewald.
Hon. Treasurer; C. H. Coote.
Hon. Secretary : G. F. H. Gibson.
Hon. Assist. Secretary and Comptroller : J. S. Gee.
Hon. Librarian : G. L. Campbell.
Committee: G. B. Duerst, W. W. Munn, J. H.
Taylor.
Exchange Packet Committee: R. Albrecht, J. S.
Higgins, jun.
The arrangements for the picnic to
Chester on June 8th were discussed, as
well as the programme for next winter, and
it was decided that a lantern exhibition
should be given at the opening meeting.
A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought
the proceedings to an end.
Notes and News.
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List of Members.
J. H. Abbott.
G. Adams (c).
M. Albrecht.
R. Albrecht.
T. Anyon (c).
E. D. Bacon.
F. J. Beazley.
W. D. Beckton.
A. H. A. Bennett.
H. Bennett (r).
I. J. Bernstein.
C.'N. Biggs.
K. Borek (c).
Miss Boutflower (c).
W. G. Bowden (c).
J. Brooks.
W. Brown.
H. C. Burder (c).
G. L. Campbell.
M. P. Castle.
R. F. Chance.
|. Cooper.
C. H. Coote.
Dr. Corns.
Major Davies.
A. H. Dearn.
G. B. Duerst.
J. Duiven (c).
J. W. Etherington (c).
Major Evans.
E. Fildes.
Miss K. C. Garrick (c).
D. S. Garson (c)
J. S. Gee.
G. F. H. Gibson.
O. Gillett.
Dr. Grosvenor (c).
W. Grnnewald.
R. F. V. Harrison.
L. L. R. Hausburg.
H. W. Hawkins (c).
N. Heywood.
J. S. Higgins.
J. S. Higgins, jun.
A. H. Holmes.
J. Hughes (c).
Rev. E. W. R. Hutchinson.
J. Ingleby.
Dr. Jago.
B.Jay(f).
G. E. Kennedy (c).
J. K. King.
W. B. Kirkpatrick (c).
H.J. Lee.
E. Leese (c)
A. D. Leigh.
E. Levy.
R B. Martin.
Dr. Marx (c).
S. W. Massey.
H. May oh.
H. P. Mellor.
C. S. Milner (c).
W. W. Munn.
R. H. Murray (c).
S. W. Newington.
H. K. Nicholson (c).
C. Nissen (c).
J. C. North
H. R. Oldfield.
J. M. Oliver.
D. Ostara.
P. Parker (c)
P. L. Pemberton.
Judge Philbrick.
J. E. Piatt.
C. J. Preater (c).
L. de Raay (c)
V. Roberts.
W. A. Rockliff (c).
J. H. M. Savage (c).
W. Scott (c).
H. J. Shelton (c).
J. K. Sidebottom.
J. W. Simpson.
W. K. Skipwith.
Rev.G.E.WSpic?r(r).
J. H. Taylor.
W. H. Terry.
Rev. L. F. Ward.
H. L. Walls (c).
J. Watts, jun. (c).
J. Westhorp (c).
Thos. Whitworth (c).
Wilcox Smith (c).
H. A. Wood.
J. Woodroffe
R. B. Yardley.
Junior Philatelic Society: Manchester
Branch.
The second annual meeting was held on
May 2nd. Mr. Bernstein presided, sup-
ported by about forty-five members. The
reports of the Treasurer, Librarian, and
Secretary were received and adopted. All
the officers were re-elected, and Messrs.
Barton, Berry and Ramsbottom were
elected members of the Committee. Mr.
Munn and Mr. Taylor were appointed to
make arrangements for the picnic to take
place on July 6th. Mr. Loewenhaupt pro-
posed a vote of thanks to the Committee,
which was seconded by Mr. Ascough and
supported by Mr. Wilson. A competitive
display was then held. Winners : — Senior
Section— ist, Mr. Horner, Niger Coast;
2nd, Mr. Ward, Newfoundland. Junior
Section — ist, Mr. Atack, Servia.
The Scottish Philatelic Society
Branch.
Junior
The monthly meeting of this Society was
held in Dowell's Rooms, Edinburgh, on
Saturday evening, 4th May — Mr. Walker,
president, in the chair. Mr. J. P. Mac-
kenzie gave an account of the postage
stamps of the Argentine Republic and
Bolivia, and urged the desirability of col-
lectors not devoting their energies entirely
to British Colonials to the exclusion of
foreign countries, many of which provided
interesting fields for research at moderate
cost. He provided an excellent display of
the stamps of the Republics referred to,
including a wide range of shades and some
excellent examples of the productions of the
American Bank Note Company.
During the earlier part of the meeting the
office-bearers of the Senior Society had
been adjudicating in an adjoining room the
exhibits sent in by members in connection
with the prize competitions and at this
stage, amid applause, the results of the
prize competitions were announced as
follows : For the best display of not ex-
ceeding 100 stamps by members over six-
teen— 1, Mr. Percy Mercer, Newfoundland ;
2, Mr. Ernest Humphries, British East
Africa; 3, Mr. R. M. Stewart, Chile; and
by members under 16 — 1, Mr. J. Arnott
Hamilton, Hawaii ; 2, Mr. H. B. Thomson ;
and 3, Mr. A. F. P. Christison. Prizes for
the best sheets sent in to the Exchange
Branch during the session were also awarded
to: 1, Mr. Percy Mercer; 2, Mr. R. M.
Stewart; and 3, Mr. W. D. D. Small.
The chairman congratulated the winners on
their success, and a very hearty vote of
thanks was awarded to the adjudicators for
their labours and also to Mr. Mackenzie
for his address and excellent display.
This being the last of the meetings for
the session, the chairman intimated that
next session begins in October when it was
expected an excellent syllabus will be sub-
mitted.
Frank Chalmers, Hon. Sec,
24, Bruntsfield Gardens, Edinburgh.
The Leicester Philatelic Society.
The Leicester Philatelic Society have
just issued the syllabus of the Second
Exhibition of Postage Stamps under the
auspices of the Society, which will be held
in Leicester on November ist and 2nd,
1907.
From the list of classes, which are set
out hereafter, it will be seen that the
Exhibition is on a much more pretentious
scale than the successful one the Society
held last year.
List of Classes.
Class I. (Open).
The best collection of Great Britain or any
one British Colony exceeding 150 stamps.
ist — Gold Medal given by Messrs. Stan-
ley Gibbons, Ltd. 2nd — Silver Medal
given by Dr. R. Milbourne West. 3rd —
Society's Diploma.
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Class II. (Members of LPS. only).
The best collection of any one British-
Colony exceeding ioo stamps.
ist — Silver Medal given by the Leicester
Philatelic Society. 2nd— Bronze Medal
given by Dr.. W. Mussen. 3rd — Society's
Diploma.
Class III. (Open).
The best general collection consisting of not
less than 25 countries.
ist— Silver Medal given by D. Field, Esq.
2nd— Bronze Medal given by D. Field, Esq.
Neither of these medals to be awarded to
a competitor gaining an award in any other
class in the Exhibition.
Class IV. (Collectors of Leicestershire).
The best collection in any one of Gibbons'
Imperial, Century or Ideal Albums,
ist— Silver Medal given by Messrs. Stan-
ley Gibbons, Ltd. 2nd— Album ("The
Good Old Times ") given bv Messrs. Ewens,
Ltd.
Class V. (Members of L. P. S. only).
The special arrangements of curiosities, and
objects of interest, including forgeries in
connection with Philately in the Postal
Service, not exceeding 25 specimens.
ist — Bronze Medal given by Leicester
Philatelic Society. 2nd— Album ("Our
Own Times") given by Messrs. Ewens, Ltd.
Class VI. (Member of L.P.S. only).
The best collection of Montenegro or any
other European Country (Gt. Britain
excluded).
ist — Bronze Medal given by Messrs.
Stanley Gibbons, Ltd. 2nd — Album No. 11
given by Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
with Society's Diploma.
Class VII. (Members of L.P.S. only).
The best collection of Gt. Britain. In Album
or on Sheets,
ist— Album (leather bound) for Gt.
Britain, given by Messrs. Bright & Son
with Society's Diploma. 2nd— Society's
Diploma.
The best Junior collection of Gt. Britain by
any Member under 21.
Album for Gt. Britain given by Messrs.
Bright & Son.
Class VIII. (Any Collector in Leicester-
shire under 16).
No charge will be made for entries in this
class.
The best Junior collection under 2000. In
Album or on sheets,
ist — Album No. 1 given by Messrs.
Whitfield King & Co. with Society's
Diploma. 2nd — Society's Diploma.
The charge for space will be as follows : —
For each square foot, 3d. (minimum 3s. 6d.)
each class.
Any Exhibitor wishing to send in a larger
number of sheets than he wishes displayed
will be charged half-rate for such. For
each album, 3s. 6d.
Arrangements will be made by the Com-
mittee for insurance against loss by fire or
burglary of exhibits while in their custody,
either before or during the continuance of
the Exhibition, and after the close of the
Exhibition until despatched for return to
the owners. An inclusive charge of 2s. 6d.
will be made for each /ioo insured.
Owners of exhibits desiring to insure, and
paying the prescribed amount, will have
the benefit of the policy effected by the
Committee to the extent of the value which
such exhibits are accepted for insurance,
but no personal liability is incurred by the
Committee in regard to any loss.
All exhibits will be returned free of
charge to their owners by post or other-
wise, but transmission will in all cases be
at the sole risk of the owner, insurance in
course of transit (if any) being paid by him.
All exhibits must be delivered, post or
carriage paid, between Tuesday, October
29th, and Thursday, October 31st, at such
place as may be notified to the Exhibitor by
the Exhibition Secretary, Mr. J. W. H.
Goddard, 14, Church Avenue, Glenfield
Road, Leicester.
All exhibits entered for competition must
be bona-fide the property of the Exhibitor.
Joint collections must be shown in joint
names, but no combination made expressly
for the purpose of the Exhibition can be
admitted for competition. Junior Exhibitors
must, if required, furnish evidence of age
to the satisfaction of the Committee.
In making his awards, the Judge, Mr.
W. Doming Beckton, will be requested to
base the same upon the following qualifica-
tions:— Condition, 25 ; Philatelic Knowledge
and Research, 25; Arrangement, 20; Neat-
ness, 15 ; Completeness, 10 ; Rarity, 5
points.
Kingston Relief Fund Stamps.
We understand that a special issue of earth-
quake-relief-fund stamps are to be issued in
Jamaica. The current design is to be
slightly altered, the Coat of Arms remain-
ing the same, but the supporters are to be
figures of Sir Alexander and Admiral Davis,
with the crest above of a crocodile in tears.
If this information is reliable, the appro-
priateness of the design may be questioned.
If the Governor allows the issue to appear,
the stamps will hardly be popular on either
side of the herring pond, in or out of
philatelic circles !
Our Yankee cousins well may stare
And think that we're a-gettin' 'em,
While stamp collectors will declare,
The Governor is A. Swettenham.
— The Philatelic Journal of India.
Notes and News.
107
Russia.
This country has lately become a centre
of philatelic activity and that decidedly so,
because so far very little is known about it.
Errors especially are being found from time
to time, and to-day we have to announce
two new ones just discovered.
The first is the 15 kop. of 1905, brown,
lilac and blue without centre. The second
is the 1 rouble of 1889 without centre.
This error has the following history : On
the 10th March, 1907, a sheet of 40 stamps
(8 rows of 5) of the 1 rouble was found at
the head post office in Moscow having the
centre so much misprinted from left-top to
right-bottom, that the first stamp in the last
horizontal row and the last stamp in the
first horizontal row do not contain the
centre design. The centre of the last stamp
on the sheet was in fact printed on the
margin. The sheet contains therefore 38
stamps with slipped centre and 2 without
centre. The sheet was sold for £25 by the
official who found it. — The Berliner Brief
Zeitung.
Italy.
Dr. Rommel has made some enquiries
about the high values in Italian stamps.
They are postage stamps but only used for
the internal service. When an official has
sold stamps to the value of say 200 lire on
a day, he does not hand the money over,
but buys stamps of these high values.
These he affixes to a special form, which
he sends to his superior office. The two
stamps of 50 and 100 lire cannot be bought
at any post office. It is perhaps possible
to obtain them unused upon special applica-
tion from the General Administration of the
Post in Rome, but this does not alter their
character.
France : 5c, 1900.
Lc Collectionneuv dc Timbres-Poste says : —
" We possess part of a sheet of stamps of
5c. , which is on a printed yellow ground."
This ground colour very much resembles
that of the 1 franc Unpaid of New Cale-
donia. Both stamps are printed at the
State printing works. Erroneously, one or
more sheets of paper intended for Colonial
stamps must have got amongst the sheets to
be used for the French stamps. Such an
occurrence can, it is conceived, only have
happened during the evening, when artifi-
cial light was used.
Luxemburg.
Amongst the remainders of the Luxem-
burg official stamps just sold (see December,
1906) there is not a single stamp with
inverted or with double surcharge. Such
varieties would therefore seem to come
from waste sheets, which somehow have
got out. Misplaced surcharges, however,
are to be found amongst the remainders.
Amongst the official stamps of the first
issue of 18S2, pairs are found with thin and
thick S.V.—IU. B. Journal.
Duty on Stamp Albums.
Most countries charge a duty on stamp
albums. According to Liiche's Ratgebev, the
following rates are in vogue : —
Duty per kilo.
In Belgium fcs. — .60.
,, Bosnia and Herzegovina as in Austria.
,, Bulgaria lew. — .50.
,, Denmark kron. 2.—.
,, France fcs. — .80.
,, Greece dr. — .50.
,, Great Britain free.:..
,, Italy lire —.75.
".,, Luxemburg .'. ,." .. free.
,, Holland 5 % on the value.
„ Norway kron. 2.—.
,, Austria-Hungary, for the text. . kron. — .55.
,, ,, ., ,, covers kron. — .80.
,, Roumania lei —.60, lei 4.—.
,, Russia rbl. 2. — .
,, Sweden .. kron. 1. — .
,, Switzerland fcs. — .40.
,, Servia .. dinar 4.-.
„ United States 35 % on the value.
New Stamps issued in 1905.
According to the Revue Phiiatelique the
following numbers of stamps have been
issued in 1905 : —
Great Britain and Colonies. » 140
France , , , , . . 94
Spain ,, ,, .. 85
Germany ,, ,, .. 59
Portugal ,, ,, .. 23
Columbia - . . . . . . 25
Abyssinia . . . . ... 23
Austria- Hungary .. ... 19
United States . . . . . . 16
Holland . . . . . . 8
Russia .... . . . . 8
Various other countries . . 197
If divided amongst the five
umbers are as follows : —
continents the
America
Africa . .
Europe . .
Asia
Australia
198
187
X5X
93
63
• Altogether 697 stamps.
Dominican Republic.
According to the American Journal of
Philately, the following uncatalogued varie-
ties exist : —
2C. on 1 peso, surcharge inverted,
ioc. on 50c;, ,, ,,
2C on 20c. , ,, .,
5c. on 20c, ,,
IOC. ,, ,,
ic. on 2C due, black surcharge.
ic. on 2,c. due, red surcharge, "Centavos "missing.
ic. on 2c.due, red surcharge, " C " of" Centavos "
missing.
2C on 2C. due, final "A" of " Dominicana "
missing.
ic. on 2C. due, surcharge misplaced " 1 " at top.
ic. on 2C due, surcharge misplaced" 1 "at bottom.
2C. on 2C due, surcharge misplaced " Republica
Dominicana " at bottom.
2C. on 2c, pair, right-hand stamp without final
- " A " of " Dominicana."
2c. on 2c. due, pair, left-hand stamp without
" Centavos."
2C. on 2C. due, surcharge sideways, misplaced."
2C. on 2C. due, surcharge inverted, misplaced.
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British Levant : Beyrout Provisional.
Collectors know that during last year a
very rare provisional, one piastre on 2d.,
was issued in Beyrout. We now have the
pleasure of giving an official document
bearing upon this issue : —
British Post Office,
Bevrout, Syria.
2nd July, 1906.
Dear Sir,
Due to the exhaustion of one
piastre (overprinted) postage stamps in
the British Post Office, due to the non-
arrival of a requisition despatched to
the General Post Office on the 4th
ultimo, I must request you to kindly
have the enclosed two sheets (480
stamps) of 2d. Levant overprinted in
"BLACK" under the word "LE-
VANT " with the following :—
" 1 Piastre."
You are also requested to have the
order executed at the earliest instant
possible in order that the Post Office
may be able to supply the public with
their demand.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
G. P. Dewey,
Post Office Agent.
The Manager,
The American Press,
Beyrout.
According to information received from
an official this surcharge was made in the
presence of an employe of the British
Consulate and the type used was destroyed
at once, so that a reprint is impossible.
As is known to collectors unused pro-
visionals were not sold over the counter.
All such stamps were affixed by the officials.
A few unused provisionals, as is always the
case in such matters, have however got out,
notably a block of 6 ; they are however all
in firm hands, and therefore this provisional
unused promises to become a very great
rarity. — The Berliner Phil. Zeitung.
Egypt.
A foreign postcard in Fgypt costs four
milliemes. An inland postcard can there-
fore only be charged two milliemes, but as
no cards or stamps have so far existed, the
public had to pay three milliemes for such
cards. At last the Post Office has reduced
the postage for inland cards to two mil-
liemes, and the existing single and double
three milliemes cards have been surcharged
two milliemes in black.
Stamps by Slot Machine.
Two automatic machines for the supply
of penny stamps and sixpenny packets of
postcards were placed in the portico of the
General Post Office, St. Martin's-le-Grand,
on Valentine's Day.
The machines are so accurately adjusted
| that they reject all coins but those for which
! they are designed, and any foreign pieces of
: money are returned.
It is proposed to add two further machines
'■ for the supply of halfpenny stamps and of
packets of postcards for three pence, and
should these be successful they will be
widely adopted for use, particularly when
! post offices are closed.
The following
Evening Standard
Bosnia.
note appeared in the
Vienna.
Dec. 30th.
A stamp collecting and exchange society
in Vienna has written to a Viennese paper,
making some very serious accusations in
connection with the recent issue of new
stamps for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
It is stated that one dealer alone secured
most of the issue, amounting to 100,000
sheets, at about 2s. per sheet, and made an
enormous profit.
Bat besides this, these sheets were sold
imperforated and perforated in different
manners, making some of them enormously
valuable to collectors, and all went into the
hands of the same firm.
It is probable that the circumstances will
form the subject of questions in the Delega-
tions next week at Budapest.
An Austrian firm advertise the new
Bosnian stamps in four complete sets, each
1 heller to 5 kronen, at the following
prices : —
Unused. P'stmkd.
i. Perf. 12 11/6 6/6
2. Imperforate .. .. 55/- 25/-
3. Perf. 9 .. .. .. 42/- 15/-
4. Mixed perf. 6^ + 9+ 12 45/- 18/-
A total of 64 new varieties ! The late set
has been demonetized, and everyone who
paid face value for it will now lose their
money, or part of it, as the remainders are
being sold at considerably under face value,
even unused. The same dealer above
referred to offers the 16 values 1 heller to
5 kronen for 7/-, unused, or 5/3 used, and
the complete set of 13 postage due stamps
at 3/9 unused, or 2/0 used.
The philatelic reputation of Bosnia has
been sadly smirched by these extraordinary
proceedings. — Even's Weekly Stamp News.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Brazil has ordered a new set of stamps,
with the portrait of the President, from the
American Bank Note Co.
By the cyclone in Tahiti the post office in
Papecti, with more than fcs.50,000 worth of
stamps, has been destroyed.
THE
Philatelic Record.
JUNE, 1907.
Editorial Note.
CA CCORDING to Ewen's Weekly Stamp News of April, "the event
£Jk " of last week was the arrival of the Solomon Islands stamps.
JL X " They came in a letter franked with New South Wales
" stamps, which confirms our own cable information to the effect that
" the stamps are only for local use. It has been sug-
I a l ? " Sested that these are only local stamps, but although
" they are only available for local use, they are not
" local stamps in the philatelic sense of the word. The only barrier
" to their use on correspondence leaving the Islands is the fact that
" the Islands are not yet in the Postal Union, and if this is to
" constitute an objection, half the stamps issued throughout the
" world would have to be omitted from the catalogue. British
" Guiana stamps, before i860, were in precisely the same situation
" as the present issue of the Solomon Islands. So were all the
" early Transvaal, the Jd. yellow Malta, etc. ; in fact, almost every
" country can furnish instances."
Our contemporary has apparently entirely overlooked the fact that
the Postal Union was not established until the year 1870, and
therefore to all stamps issued prior to that date no such objection
can extend.
Is it not an exaggeration also to say that "half the stamps issued
throughout the world would have to be omitted from the catalogue " ?
We agree that very many would have to go, including some which are
now looked upon as the most interesting, numbering among them the
" Cantonal " stamps of Switzerland ; yet the fact that they are not classed
as locals does not alter the conditions under which they were issued. We
recall a well-known dealer in the Strand, whom we have entirely lost
sight of since his old shop was demolished to make the Strand
improvements, and which he occupied for years before that thorough-
fare had become the Via Philatelica — this dealer was a strong believer
in advertisement, and in the use of the personal pronoun, and
possibly, foreseeing the strong aversion to locals which was then
setting in, loudly proclaimed the fact that he did not sell them. One
day, in our innocence, we ventured when in his shop to express the
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wish to buy some " Cantonals," whereupon he turned upon us, and,
with withering scorn, proudly reminded us that he did not sell locals.
Our readers may wonder, as we did at the time, what he did with such
as must in those days have come along in old collections. Can it be
that he refused to buy, as well as to sell, and returned them to the
vendors ; or did his principles carry him so far as to consign them to
a hot and fiery grave ?
However, this is all by the way. Many stamps were admitted in
the olden days, including even the V.R., which, if issued under similar
circumstances to-day, would have small chance of acceptance. The
conditions of collecting in force then were quite different from those
ruling now. Locals were not tabooed as they are now, and the fact
that the most interesting are allowed to retain the higher status time
and user have accorded them affords no argument in favour of recent
emissions.
The question, however, arises as to whether the particular stamps
we have been dealing with are locals. Our contemporary is upon
much safer ground in saying that locals are subsidiary issues with
district of availability restricted, the subsidiary character of the stamps
being quite as important a fact as the restricted area of availability.
It may be in this he is correct ; personally, we are rather disposed
to agree with the definition.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland, in
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal"
Stamps of Switzerland.
By A. de Reuterskiold.
(Continued from Page 99).
No. 14. — Photo-lithographic forgery by Oneglia-Venturini, of Turin;
very dangerous and differing from the original only in a few minor
details, which I do not think it expedient to disclose here.
Postmarks : A very good imitation of the first rosette of Geneva in
red.
No. 15. — Of this forgery I have only seen a left-hand half; it is
printed on dark green paper, and is not dangerous. The line dividing
the two stamps, prolonged upwards, would cut through the middle of
the N of CANTONAL. The t of Poste has no head-stroke, the d of de
touches the frame line above it. POS is legible, but in the LUX label
there are only lines of shading and no trace of letters. The eagle looks
like an old hen, the beak touches the wing. There is a stop after the
C close to the letter. The first / of local has a head-stroke imm. in
length, and is exactly under the point of the shield. The stamp is
15mm. both ways.
Postmarks : A very poor imitation of a rosette in red.
No. 16. Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5J, 20J, and
5j-mm. There is no stop after CANTONAL.
Left-hand half Right-hand half.
There is no head-stroke to the t The thin inner horizontal line
of Poste, and there is a stop after of the frame at the top of the
Geneve ; O and LI only are legible, stamp is not broken. There is no
The space between the TENE- head-stroke to the t of Poste. The
BRAS label and the shield is d of de touches the frame, but the
filled in with horizontal lines. The G of Geneve does not do so. The
stamp is i^mm. wide by 15J space between the TENEBRAS
high. label and the shield is filled in
with horizontal lines. The C is
too close to the shield, and the
stop too close to the C. The stamp
is 15mm. wide by 15J- high.
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No. 17. Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5 J, 21, and
5jmm. There is a black dot hanging from the upper frame line,
between the C and A of CANTONAL. The stamp is badly printed,
as from a worn stone.
Left-hand half. Right-hand half.
The G of Geneve touches the The thin inner line of the top
frame above it ; the accent over frame is not broken. The letters
the second e is acute instead of JHS in the glory are very small
grave ; there is no stop after and cramped. The upper fork of
C. The stamp is I4jmm. wide the LUX label is hardly Jmm.
by 15J high. from the inner frame line. The
stamp is i5jmm. wide by 15J high.
No. 18. Top of stamp. — The three divisions measure 5J, 2of, and
5^mm. There is no stop after 10, and no cross-bar to either of the A's
of CANTONAL.
Left-hand half. Right-hand half.
Exactly like forgery No. 6. The thin inner line of the frame
is unbroken. The G of Geneve does
not touch the frame line. OS and
LU are legible, and both scrolls
are a long way from the inner
frame. There are fourteen thin
lines in the key half of the shield ;
the first / of local touches the
shield. The stop after C is much
closer to the C than to the frame.
The stamp is I5^mm. wide by 15J
high.
I must add here the descriptions of three single forgeries, viz.,
forgeries of the half-stamp without any inscription above : —
(a). This is not dangerous, and can be rapidly dismissed. The
shield is too small, and the eagle is only outlined in black, and has a
black dot for an eye. There is a wide space between Poste and de.
There is no stop either after 5 or C, but there is a stop after Port. The
stamp is izijmm. wide by 15J high.
(b.) The head-stroke of the d of de is exaggerated ; the central
dividing line of the shield does not run into the outer one at the bottom.
The stop after the C is nearer to the C than to the inner frame line.
The last / of local is placed too much to the left, so that the thick out-
line of the right-hand side of the shield would, if prolonged, pass quite
clear to the right of the said /. The stamp is 14mm. wide by 15 J high.
Postmarks : Part of a rosette in red or in blue.
(c.) Very similar to (a.), but the eagle is shaded and the stop errors
corrected ; there is a wide space between Poste and de. The stop after
5 is very close to the 5, and that after C very close to the C ; this letter
has a square head. Both /'s of local have very long head-strokes. The
stamp is I4|mm. wide by 15J high.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 113
The Geneva 5c. Small Eagle.
Genuine.
In this stamp, the eagle is dark, the wing does not touch the side
of the frame, but points upwards, and the forked end of the LUX
label points straight down towards the C. The stamp is igf mm. high
by i6f wide. The top stroke at the back of the P of Poste not only
touches, but actually cuts through the thin inner line of the frame to
the left of it. The IHS in the glory is extremely small, much smaller
than the letters of TENEBRAS. The rays of the glory extend as far
as the S, and further than the T of TENEBRAS. The whole of the
Latin inscription can be easily read. The cross-stroke of the lower
arm of the G of Geneve touches the middle of the e. There is a stop
after this word, and a grave accent on the second e. The left-hand
forked end of the scroll is Jmm. from the thin frame line to the left of
it, and the right-hand one is more than jmm. from the thin line to the
right of it. There are four lines of shading in the scroll immediately
after the S of TENEBRAS. There is no stop after C. The stop after
5 is nearer to the 5 than to the side of the shield. The central dividing
line of the shield runs up through the thin inner outline at the top of
the shield. There are twenty-one thin vertical lines in the key half of
the shield, including the dividing line and counting at the top of the
shield. The tail of the eagle touches the thin inner outline of the
shield. There is a stop after Cantonal, which is somewhat nearer to
the / than to the frame.
Postmarks : This stamp is found with the first and fourth Geneva
rosettes in red, the fourth also in black, the Geneva date stamp in red,
and both the Geneva grille and the Confederation grille in black.
Forgeries.
No. 7. — The stamp is 19mm. high by 16 wide. The eagle looks
like a just fledged chicken ; the head is uncoloured, with a black dot
for an eye. The P of Poste touches the inner frame line. The top of
the G of Geneve is very narrow, and there is no stop after that word.
The shield is only 8J instead of gjmm. wide, and the LUX label curves
inwards towards the shield.
No. 2. — The stamp is 19mm. high by 16 wide. It is no better than
the last, to which it is very similar ; the eagle is as badly drawn as
before. The P of Poste does not touch the inner frame line, and there
is no stop after Geneve. The TENEBRAS label touches the top of
the shield ; the shield is 8Jmm. wide. The word LUX is illegible, and
this label curves inwards towards the shield. This forgery also exists
printed in green on white paper.
Postmarks : Red or black parallel lines.
No. 3. — The stamp is 19mm. high by 16J wide. The eagle is
better drawn, but its wing is too small, the point only reaching up to
the level of the beak. The P of Poste touches the inner frame, the G
of Geneve does not touch the e, and there is no stop after this word.
114 The Philatelic Record.
There is no stop after 5, and the two forked ends of the LUX label
(this word is indistinct) both curve outwards toward the frame.
Postmarks : Imitation of the Zurich rosette in red.
These three forgeries are all printed on dark green paper.
No. 4. — The stamp is 20mm. high by 17 J wide. The P of Poste
does not touch the inner frame line. The letters IHS are too large,
and the glory extends some way beyond the letters T and S of TENE-
BRAS. The accent on the second e of Geneve is nearly horizontal ;
the forked ends of the scroll, especially the LUX one, are much too
short. The stop after 5 is at equal distance from the 5 and the shield.
There are twenty-two thin vertical lines in the key half of the shield,
and a large stop after Cantonal, which is equi-distant from the / and
the inner line of the frame. This stamp is printed on very thin green
paper.
No. 5. — The stamp is 20mm. high by 17J wide. The inscription,
Poste de Geneve, is in too large letters ; the rays of the glory only just
reach to the S of TENEBRAS. There are only eighteen thin vertical
lines in the key half of the shield ; the point of the shield is over the
right edge of the a of Cantonal. This stamp is surcharged " facsimile "
in block letters 2jmm. in height ; length of surcharge, 14mm.
No. 6. — The stamp is iCjfmm. high by i6f wide. The P of Poste
barely touches the frame ; there is no stop after Geneve. The LUX
label comes down too close to the C ; there is no stop after 5 or after
Cantonal.
This forgery belongs to the set made by Champion, of Geneva, in
1888; it generally bears the word "facsimile " stamped across the face
in small letters.
No. 7. — The stamp is 20mm. high by i6f wide, or igjmm. high by
16J wide. This difference is accounted for by the fact that the frame
was made smaller by drawing the outer line nearer to the inner one,
thus reducing the space between them. The glory is much too dark ;
it is fairly oval with a projection between de and G. The POST and
LUX labels are too wide, and the lettering too large. The 5 is too
narrow, and the upper part of the C is wider than the lower one.
This forgery was made about 1886, by Goegg, of Geneva, and bears
the word " facsimile " stamped on the back in microscopic characters.
Postmarks : An imitation of the first Geneva rosette in red.
This cliche was used later by Fournier, of Geneva. Those sold by
him do not bear the word " facsimile " ; they are printed in black on
dark green, in black on yellow-green, and in green on white ; they have
the same postmarks as the forgeries Nos. 11 and 12 of the double stamp,
also PP in a circle in red, and an imitation of the fourth rosette in red.
. No. 8. — The stamp is 19mm. high by 16J wide. The G of Geneve
does not touch the e, and there is no stop after that word. The divid-
ing line in the shield is slightly to the right of the point, whilst in the
genuine stamp it is rather to the left of it ; otherwise this is a good
imitation.
Postmarks : An imitation of the second Geneva rosette in red.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal'' Stamps of Switzerland. 115
No. 9. — This is a magnificent imitation, and must be a photo-
lithographic product of Venturini's, of Turin. The only differences I
can find are the size ; the stamp is only igjmm. high by 16^ wide, and
the rays of the glory, which do not extend beyond the A of TENE-
BRAS.
Postmarks : Imitation of the fourth Geneva grille in red.
The Geneva 5c. Large Eagle.
Genuine.
This is the type with the lighter eagle ; the wing touches the side
of the frame, instead of pointing upwards, and the LUX label points
outwards, so that the upper fork goes through the inner outline of the
frame. The IHS is in small letters, but on looking closely, it will be
seen that there are traces of the same letters much larger, which had
been partly erased before the small letters were drawn in. The top
stroke of the P of Poste is very long, and touches the thin inner outline
on the left of the stamp. The word de is considerably nearer to
Geneve than to Poste. Three rays of the glory run up between de and
Geneve, the one touching the G being shorter than the others. The G
of Geneve is of an ugly shape, being too small at the top and too large
and round at the bottom. There is a stop after Geneve, but none after
5 or C ; a line of shading cuts through the foot of the A of TENE-
BRAS, and another runs through the centre of the S. There are
nineteen lines in the key half of the shield. The second a of Cantonal
is not like the first, being very square at the top ; the stop after
Cantonal is equi-distant from the / and the frame.
Postmarks : First, second, third, fourth, and fifth rosettes of Geneva
in red ; also fourth in black, date stamp in red, Geneva grille in black,
PD in a circle in red, black, or blue, and the Confederation grille in
black or in blue.
(To be continued).
n6 The Philatelic Record.
Notable Philatelists.
Q. Lionel Campbell,
THE subject of philatelic literature is an important element in the
pursuit of philately, and it has been brought into much more
prominence of recent years, due in no small measure to the
example set by the Earl of Crawford, K.T. It is a matter of common
knowledge that his lordship's philatelic library is the best extant, and
that he has taken an active interest in the improvement which has
been effected in that of the premier Society. But in Societies every-
thing depends upon the calibre of the librarian: it is not often that any
Society possesses a library worthy of the name unless its custodian is
heart and soul in his work.
We have evidence of this in the librarians of those three philatelic
Societies in the kingdom which alone can boast of anything like a
useful compilation of volumes, and to the one who is the junior of the
three these pages are dedicated this month.
That Mr. Campbell is wrapped up in the subject of his office as
hon. librarian of the Manchester Philatelic Society the members well
know, and to those who are not acquainted with him we would point
out, as some evidence of what has been stated, the paper from his pen
which is published in this number.
Mr. B. T. K. Smith has an editorial on the subject of philatelic
libraries in this month's Circular, in which he says : " I have heard
the complaint made, ' What is the good of these libraries, no one ever
uses them?' I do not know if this is true, but I cannot help thinking
of Johnson's bidding Boswell go on with his collections upon Scottish
antiquities and ' make a large book ; a folio.' Boswell : ' But of what
use will it be, Sir ? ' Johnson : • Never mind the use ; do it.' "
Mr. Campbell is a keen student of stamps, affecting chiefly those of
South America, of which group Peru is perhaps his favourite. Apart
from being the librarian, he is a very lively and active member of the
Society, and has from time to time contributed most interesting and
useful papers upon Peru and other South American countries at the
meetings.
Notable Philatelists,
Q. Lionel Campbell.
n8 The Philatelic Record.
Great Britain :
A Study of the Corner Lettering of the id. black,
1840, and id. red, 1841=54.
By H. 5. Hodson.
C^t S probably all philatelists are aware, the penny stamps of Great
£Jk Britain issued during this period were all printed in sheets of
A A 240 stamps, making the value of a complete sheet £1.
When the impression of the stamp was engraved on the die the
lower corner squares were left blank. The impression from the die
was then transferred to a plate of softened steel, and by means of a
roller reproduced 240 times.
Letters were then punched into the blank spaces contained within
the corner angles and the plate was hardened. The lettering ran from
AA to TL ; thus the top row would bear the lettering AA, AB, AC, . . .
AL ; the next row BA, BB, BC, . . . BL, etc., and so on down to the
last row, which would be lettered TA, TB, TC, . . . TL.
Owing to the letters having to be punched on to the plate by hand,
a wrong letter was not unfrequently impressed by mistake ; these
mistakes were nearly always rectified, but traces of the original letter
can frequently be found, and these constitute the " double letter "
varieties which are so much sought after by specialists in British
stamps. Between the years 1840 and 1854 many different sets of
punches were employed — how many it is impossible at present to say —
and the letters occupy a different position in relation to the corner
angles in the different plates.
Several of the more earnest students of philately are now attempting
to reconstruct each of the eleven plates employed for the black penny
stamp (that is, collect together each of the 240 combinations of each
one of the eleven plates), and some of them have already begun to turn
their attention to the red penny stamp. Sometimes, if a single stamp
can be definitely assigned to any plate, the whole of the rest of the
stamps comprising that plate can be built up by means of blocks and
strips, etc. It is with the object of presenting a few landmarks to
collectors engaged in this fascinating study that this article has been
written, and I hope that it may be the means of gaining other recruits
to swell the band of those who are already engaged in unravelling the
mysteries of the early line-engraved British stamps. The old red penny
stamps can still be bought for a shilling or two per thousand, and a
few shillings invested in these stamps will almost certainly prove a
source both of pleasure and profit.
My thanks are due to Messrs. L. A. Burd, of Repton ; Geo.
Mackay, of Birmingham ; W. V. Morten, of Leeds ; J. E. Hegin-
bottom, of Rochdale, and others, for the kind assistance which they
have at all times willingly given ; and also to the Philatelic Record,
Great Britain
119
Ewen's Weekly Stamp News, the Philatelic Journal of Great Britain, and
the Stamp Collector, for so kindly publishing my letters inviting
correspondence upon the subject.
Double Letters and Varieties of Lettering on the 1 d. black, 1840.
DOUBLE LETTERS.
Lettering.
Error.
Colour of
Oblit.
Date.
Plate.
Remarks.
AE
E as E
Red
29/io/*4o
1-8
AI
A over A
Red
1-9
BC
B over K
Black
—
II
See also id. red,
i84i, below.
BL
B over B
Black
2/l7/*4I
1-6 or 8 or
9
CD
D over T
Red
I2/5/'40
i-3
CE
E over E (?)
Black
1-6 or 8-9
CK
C over C
Red
—
1-6 or 8-9
DC
D over D
Red
—
1-6 or 8-9,
11
DD
D over D
Red
29/6/ '40
1-6 ■
DG
D over I
Red
i9/'6/'40
1-6
This is probably ' D '
over ' D ' in which
all except the up
stroke has been
erased.
DG
D over L
Red
i5/io/'4o
1-6
This again is proba-
bly ' D ' over ' D '
imperfectly erased.
EK
E over F
Red
—
1-6, 8, 9, or
11
FA
F over F
Red
io/5/'4o
i-3
FI
F over F
Red
1 6, 8, 9, or
11
FG
G over E or F
Red
i/6/'4o
i-5
Probably not pi. 5,
which was struck
i/6/'4o.
GE
E over E
Red
i/6/'4o
i-5
Vide note above.
GI
I over I
Red
3/67'4o
i-5
HB
H over H
Red
24/9/'4o
1-6 or 8
HE
H over H
Red
22/l0/'40
1-6 or 8
JE
J over J
Black
11
' T ' has square foot,
vide below, id. red,
i84i.
KC
K over K
Red
23/7/'4Q
2-6
KE
E over E or F
Red
M/5/'40
2 or 3
LB
B over B
—
2-6, 8, or c
)
LB
L over L
Red
27/n/'4o
2-6, or 8'
MA
M over M
Black
2-6, 8, 9, or
11
MC
M over M
Black
—
2-6, 8, 9, or
11
MF
M over M
Red
7/7/ '4°
1
MK
M over M
Red
2-6, 8, 9, or
11
OA
O over 0
Black
—
2-6, 8, 9, or
11
PA
P over P
Red
23/6/'4o
2-6
PF
P over P
Red
2-6, 8, 9, or
11
PH
H over I
Red
—
2-6, 8, 9, or
11
PH
H over K
Red
21/3/V
2-6, 8, 9, or
11
PJ
P over I (?)
—
2-6, 8, 9, or
11
QA
Q over Q
Red
—
2-9 or 11
QA
Q over S
Red
3/7/'4Q
2-6
QA
Q over N
Red
8/n/'4o
2-9
TH
H over H
Red
io/3/'4-i
2-4, 6-9, or
11
TL
T over T
Red
4/7/'4o
2
(To be continued.)
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Philatelic Libraries.
By G. Lionel Campbell.
{Read before the Manchester Philatelic Society on January 25th, 1907).
IN the following article I have attempted to deal with the formation
of philatelic libraries and their usefulness, with some hints on
cataloguing and arrangement. In the first place as to the uses
of philatelic literature. This is a subject on which I can tell you very
little that would be fresh to you. The great use of philatelic literature
is, undoubtedly, that it places on record the discoveries, particulars,
official information, and the general history of stamps and their issue
which would otherwise be lost. By printing the results of research we
bring the history and discoveries to a particular date, and it is from
this date or line that a new collector, or one new to the country, takes
up his stamps and endeavours to find out something new, possibly for
glorification, but more probably owing to the interest he takes in his
hobby.
With regard to the formation of libraries much may be said of the
feelings which animate the man who builds up a library, resolving that
it shall contain the best works in all languages dealing with the parti-
cular subject he has in view, but I do not intend to bother you with
this, neither do I intend to trouble you with the historic aspect of the
question. To do so would be quite foreign to my purpose. My
intention is to attempt a slight sketch of the ways in which private
libraries may be formed. A few words are necessary by way of
explanation of the term private as applied to libraries, as though they
have a certain public of their own, they are nevertheless private as far
as the general public are concerned. There are many private libraries
in Lancashire, and they contain in almost all cases a collection of
books on one particular subject, as for instance there is the Collection
of Adlington Pamphlets at the Portico Library; the Collections of Black
Letter Books and Illuminated Manuscripts at Stonyhurst College; the
Collection of Works on Shorthand in the Cheetham Library; Mr.
W. E. Axon's Chap Books and Street Ballads ; Mr. R. C. Christie's
Collection of editions and translations of Horace, and numerous
others. The private collector may throw his whole energy into the
acquirement of a single class of books, gathering into his store all that
relates to the subject he is so interested in. It is in this way that
so many valuable special collections have been formed. Of course it is
a matter of deep regret that any special collection on which much
time, thought and money have been expended, should be scattered.
But when such is the occasion the disposal of the books is an
Philatelic Libraries. 121
opportunity which public libraries and other collectors make use of by
purchasing the works that are lacking on their shelves. The sale of a
special collection is frequently an advantage to private libraries. Such
a sale often results in the formation of one more perfect collection in
the place of two of a less complete character.
Philatelic literature is a very wide subject as it includes as generally
understood, all books, journals, pamphlets and other papers dealing
with stamps and their collection, the post office and its workings, the
printing and issue of stamps and all that is of interest to a philatelist.
A collection may be composed of only published books and no
periodicals or it may be an endeavour to obtain everything that is
known of. This it appears is the wish of Lord Crawford, who
bought the Tiffaney collection of philatelic literature, and who is
probably the only person who will ever get anything like a
complete collection. There are, however, many philatelists who
have excellent libraries and who have spent both a large amount of
labour and money in getting together a representative collection of
works on stamps.
To any English philatelist who has no knowledge of foreign
languages I should suggest the collection of all books on stamps in the
English language, all English periodicals of any standing, the principle
American works and Journals, together with the publications of the
French Society and those of the Philatelic Society of India. This you
will find is quite a big enough field, and though you are only touching
a very small particle of what Lord Crawford is attempting, you will
have a collection of books which perhaps not so great in number, will
be to you quite as useful.
The following are the principal books included in my suggested
group :—
The publications of the Royal Philatelic Society, London, which
include : —
Spain and Colonies. (1891).
British India and Ceylon. (1892).
Australia and Oceania. (1887).
North American Colonies of Great Britain. (1889).
Africa. (1903-6).
British Colonies in the West Indies. (1891).
Messrs. Stanley Gibbons' series of handbooks on Postage Stamps
as follows : —
Shanghai, by W. B. Thornhill. (1895).
St. Vincent, by F. N. Napier and E. D. Bacon. (1895).
South Australia, by F. N. Napier and Gordon Smith. (1894).
Barbados, by E. D. Bacon and F. N. Napier. (1896).
Portuguese India, by Stanley Gibbons, Ltd. (1893).
Reprints, by E. D. Bacon. (1891).
Grenada, by E. D. Bacon and F. N. Napier. (1896).
The series of handbooks being issued by the publishers of the
Philatelic Record, who have up to now dealt with the postage stamps of
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Griqualand (Lieut. F. N. Napier, R.A.) ; Modena (Dr. E. Diena) ;
Official Stamps of Great Britain (I. J. Bernstein) ; and Portugal
(R. B. Yardley).
Some other important books written by English and American
authors or published in England are : —
The History of Railway Stamps, by H. L. Ewen. (1901).
English College Stamps, by Rev. H. Cummings. (1904).
Stamps of the Straits Settlements, by W. Brown. (1894).
Postage Stamps of Switzerland, by P. Miraband and
A. de Reuterskiold. (1899).
Stamps of the United States, by J. N. Luff.
Album Weeds, by R. B. Earee. (1892 and 1906).
Great Britain and Colonial Stamps, by G. E. Lockyer. (1887).
Postage Stamps of Europe, by W. A. S. Westoby. (1900).
Postage Stamps and Telegraph Stamps of Great Britain, by
Pickbrick & Westoby. (1881).
Postage Stamps of the United Kingdom, by W. A. S. Westoby.
(1891).
Catalogue of Stamps of the World, by Collin & Caiman.
Stamps of the British Empire, H. M. Millington. (1894).
The Philatelic Handbook, by Major E. B. Evans, R.A.
(1885).
The Stamp Collectors' Handbook, by E. L. Pemberton.
(1878).
The Stamp Collector, bv W. J. Hardy and E. B. Bacon.
(1898).
The Mulready Envelope and its Caricatures, by Major E. B.
Evans, R.A. (1891).
Greece (first type of head), by W. D. Beckton (1897).
Adhesive Stamps of the British Isles, by H. E. Wright and
A. B. Creeke (1899).
(To be continued).
New Issues.
123
The emliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire,
Australian Commonwealth.— Sam's
Weekly mention the following novelty.
Adhesive.
Unpaid Letter stamp.
Wmk. Crown, and A. Perf. 11J — 12 x 11.
4d. green.
Bahamas. — We understand the 2jd.
value has now been issued upon multiple
watermark paper.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
2^d. ultramarine.
British Central Africa. — The first
stamps of this Colony upon multiple water-
mark paper have just made their appear-
ance. Ewen's Weekly chronicles the id.
and 6d. values.
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple
id. carmine and black.
6d. buff and grey.
Brunei. — We now illustrate the per-
manent type.
Dominica. — A correspondent of Ewen's
Weekly has shown them the id. value
upon multiple watermark paper.
Adhesive.
Wmk. Crown and A multiple.
id. carmine and black.
East Africa and Uganda. — Ewen's
Weekly chronicles the 4rs. and 5rs. upon
multiple watermark paper.
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
4r. green and black.
5r. carmine and black.
Gibraltar. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us
the 2jd. lilac on blue with multiple water-
mark.
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Adhesive
Wink. CA and Crown multiple.
2id. lilac on blue.
Great Britain. Offices in Morocco.
— Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us another
value overprinted "Morocco Agencies"
only.
Adhesive.
Jd. yellow-green. Overprinted Ancles in blackl
Hong Kong. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt
informs us that he has just received the 4c.
red and ice. ultramarine chronicled in
February.
Jamaica. — The Monthly Journal lists the
5d. with multiple watermark.
Adhesive. ■
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
5d. yellow and black.
New Zealand. — The numbers issued of
the recent Exhibition stamps are as follows :
id. ..
200,000.
id.
175,000.
3d. ..
80,000.
6d.
45,000.
Queensland. — Messrs. Bright & Son
write: — "We have found the following
' ' variety which we do not think has been
"chronicled: id. perforated at top, black
" roulette on two sides and plain roulette
" on the left side."
South Australia. — The £d. value has
now appeared with the new watermark.
Adhesive.
|d. green. Wmk. Crown and A.
Transvaal. — Ewen's Weekly states that
the undermentioned stamp has been printed
and is in the Colony, though not yet issued
to the public.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
20s. violet and green.
Trinidad. — The Monthly Journal gives
the 20s. value as having appeared upon
multiple watermark paper.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
20s. green and carmine.
Western Australia. — A correspondent
of Ewen's Weekly in Melbourne advises
them of the issue of the 3d. perforated 11.
Adhesive.
3d. brown. Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. 11.
Foreign Countries,
France. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us a
30c. of the Sower type.
A dhesive.
30c. orange-yellow.
German Empire. Offices in China.
— The idol, comes upon watermarked
paper.
Adhesive.
idol, on 2m. blue. Watermarked.
Nicaragua. — L'Echo de la Timbrologie
gives the following list of new provisionals,
all on the 1, 2, and 5c. Official stamps of
1906.
Adhesives.
ioc. on ic. green.
20c. on ,,
50c. on „
id. on 2C. red.
2d. on ,,
3d. on ,,
4d. on 5c. blue.
Luxemburg. —We now illustrate the
design of the recently-chronicled new
San Marino.— The Monthly Journal lists
three new stamps, a ic. and 15c, and a 25c.
Express Letter label.
Notes and News.
125
Adhesives.
ic. brown.
15c. greenish grey.
Express Letter stamp.
25c. carmine.
Siam. — We quote the following from
Ewen's Weekly: — "On the 24th April
" provisional stamps of 10, 20 and 40 ticals
"have been issued. Revenue stamps of
"the ministry of justice having already
"a value of 10, 20 and 40 tics, respectively
"have been used for these provisionals,
" but bearing only Siamese inscription they
"have been surcharged with 'Siam,'
" ' Postage,' and with the value. All the
"three stamps have the same light green
"colour, and their actual size is 21 by
"50mm. Only 1000 of each kind have
' ' been surcharged (in sheets of 25) and
" there are no errors or differences."
Adhesives.
iot. on iot. light green.
2ot. on 20t. „
40t. on 4ot. ,,
United States. -Mr. W. H. Peckitt
sends us the remaining value of the
Jamestown set — the 5c.
Adhesive.
5c. dark blue.
Uruguay. — L'EcJw de la
reports that the current ic.
changed in colour.
Adhesive.
ic. blue.
Timbrologie
has been
Notes and News.
The Expert Committee of the Royal
Philatelic Society, London.
We are desired to inform our readers that
all stamps to be examined by the Expert
Committee should be sent in to 10, Grace-
church Street, E.C., before 18th July, after
which date the Committee will not meet
again until the 17th October.
The Expert Committee has made the
following regulations and scale of charges
with regard to specimens submitted for
examination by persons who are not members
of the Royal Philatelic Society, London : —
For specimens pronounced genuine, or
actually to be what they appear to
be, 5s.
For specimens quoted in any current
catalogue at £20 or upwards (500 fcs.
or 400 marks), 10s.
For specimens quoted at /50 or up-
wards (1,250 fcs. or 1,000 marks), 20s.
Where there is no catalogue quotation,
an auction record may be referred to,
but in cases where no quotation can
be given, the charge will be on the
highest scale.
In all cases where the specimens are
pronounced not to be genuine, or
actually to be what they appear to
be, the charge will be 2s. 6d., and a
return of part of the fee or fees will
be made.
The charges made to members will remain
the same as heretofore, namely 3s. and
is. 6d.
In all cases where the applicant for a
certificate — whether a member or not —
requires an answer to a particular question,
and the Committee is unable to give a
definite opinion, a fee of is. only — ifc. 25c.
or im. — will be charged to cover postages
and expenses.
The members of the Committee meet
once a month only, generally in the after-
noon of the third Thursday in each month
(August and September excepted).
Stamps found not to be what they appear
to be are returned immediately after the
meeting (unless a photograph is required
by the Committee for future reference) ;
but all stamps requiring to be photographed
may be retained for ten days, or even more,
and no fixed date for their return can be stated.
Unless the fees accompany the stamps, no
examination can take place.
Note. — Every care is taken of specimens
sent for examination, but the Committee
assumes no responsibility for loss or dam-
age, or for the results of the opinions
given.
Great Britain.
Mr. Hodson writes us to warn our
readers against some very cleverly cleaned
copies of the id. black, which have been
regummed, and some of which are on faked
bleute paper.
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Luxemburg.
The question of the reprints of the two
first stamps of Luxemburg came before the
Chamber of Deputies for the Grand Duchy
in April. Deputy Ludvicy, who brought
the matter forward, said it was the fault
of the Government that the plates were not
destroyed and left the original paper in the
hands of people, who used both for their
own advantage and to the disadvantage of
collectors. He produced specimens of the
reprints and stated that so far about 18,000
had been struck off.
The Director General of the Post Office,
M. Mongenosh, replied : He said that the
first stamps of 10 and 12^ cts. were issued
in 1853. A firm in Luxemburg (Barth-Wahl)
had made the plates and did the printing.
The correspondence was then very small,
consequently few stamps were used. On
account of increasing demand new values
were found necessary in 1863, and the
authorities were instructed to sell the plates
and the hand press with which the stamps had
been printed. At the present all such plates
must be deposited in the archives of the
State, but in 1863 they did not consider such
a precautionary measure necessary, most
likely because then the stamp collecting
craze had not taken such dimensions. Press
and plates were sold to a photographer in
Diekirch, but before delivering the plates
they were rendered useless by a graving
tool. The photographer used the press in
his work. The plates were sold to a worker
in copper who used some up in his trade.
The remainder were found and obtained by
a collector, who sent them to Stuttgart
to be cleaned, and then began to make
the reprints. What, however, makes the
matter suspicious, is that paper is used
bearing the watermark "W". Without
any doubt this paper has been stolen from
the depot of the administration, which had
the control of the stamps. The matter has
now passed into the hands of the Attorney
of State, who is asked to have the plates
confiscated. — From The Philatelist.
The Deutsche Brief Zeitung states that only
13 cliches of the 10c. and 3 cliches of the
sgr. (12J cts.) can be used for reprinting.
Remainders.
The Government of Montenegro has sold
all the stock of old stamps to dealers. At
the same time an original obliterating die
was lent for six months ! Large quantities
of such obliterated stamps may shortly be
looked for.
Commemoration Stamps.
Three special stamps will be issued for
the Jamestown Jubilee celebration. The
1 cent contains the portrait of Captain John
Smith, the 2 cents depicts the landing at
Jamestown in 1607, and the 5 cents brings
the portrait of Pocahontas.
Austria.
To celebrate the Sixtieth Anniversary of
the Reign of the Emperor Francis Joseph I.
the Austrian Post Office intends to issue a
special set of stamps bearing the following
portraits : —
1 heller. — Charles VI., Emperor of
Germany, father of Maria
Theresa.
2 ,, — Maria Theresa, Empress of
Germany, Queen of Hun-
gary and Bohemia.
3 ,, — Joseph II., Emperor of
Germany, son of Maria
Theresa.
5 ,, —Francis Joseph I. in 1848.
10 ,, — ,, ,, ,, 1878.
12 ,, —Leopold II., Emperor of
Germany, brother of
Joseph II.
20 ,, — Francis I., husband of
Maria Theresa.
25 ,, — Francis Joseph I. in 1906.
30 ,, — Ferdinand I., Emperor of
Austria.
35 ,, — Ferdinand.
Portuguese Colonies.
By decree of April i8th, 1907, new
stamps are to be issued on January 1st,
190S, as follows : —
For Cape Verde, Guinea, St. Thomas
and Principe, Angola, Congo, Mozambique,
Lourenco Marques, Inhambane, and Zam-
besia: 2^, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200,
300, 400, and 500 reis. *
Portuguese Indies : 1, 1 J, 2, 2 £, 3, 4 £, 6
and 9 reis; 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 12 tanga ; 1 and
2 rupees. Unpaid : 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9 reis ;
1, 2, 4, and 5 tangas.
Macao and Timor : J, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, io, 14,
16, 37, 68, and 74 avos, and 1 pataca.
Unpaid : 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, and 37 avos.
In addition, single and double postcards
and letter-cards for all these places.
* Unpaid : 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, and 200 reis.
Roumania.
Roumania has issued eleven Money
Order Cards up to 10 lei. These orders
can be obtained in all places where stamps,
etc., are sold, therefore in all tobacco shops.
The buyer pays the amount he wants to
transmit, plus 15 bani for postage, fills in
the name, etc., of the transmitter, and posts
the card into the next letter box. This
saves a lot of time waiting for one's turn at
busy post offices.
Belgium.
The following stamps are no longer per-
mitted for franking letters in Belgium: —
All the issues of Leopold I., 1 849-1 863
inclusive, the 5 francs red-brown, and the
Exhibition stamp of Antwerp and Brussels.
Notes and News.
127
Hayti.
The pictures represented on the last issue
of Hayti depict the following places of
interest in the island : —
On the 3 centimes. — Iron Market Hall
in Port-au-Prince.
On the 4 centimes — Castle of Sans-
Souci or Laferriere. Built as a
fortress by King Christopher, about
2,500 feet high. Part of it was
destroyed by an explosion. Situated
in the north, not far from Cape
Haitien.
On the 7 centimes. — Independence
Palace in Gonaives, built to com-
memorate the declaration of inde-
pendence in 1804.
On the 8 centimes. — Entry to Catholic
Seminary in Port-au-Prince.
On the 10 centimes. — House and church
of Catholic Brotherhood in same
town.
On the 15 centimes. — Government
Building in Capital. In front a
monument erected to President
Petious, who died in 1818.
On the 1 piaster. — Palace of President.
— From Senfs III. Brief. Journal.
The Echo de la Timbrologie gives the
following details from the Moniteur Officiel
regarding the quantities of provisional
stamps of 1906, with surcharge "En
Piastres Fortes " : —
1 centime
- 29,000 :
| head, § arms.
2 centimes
- 13,000,
also inverted.
3
- 9,800
4
- 2,000
5
- 43,000 :
& head, £§ arms
7
- 4.700
8
- 13,000
10 ,,
- 11,800
15
- 21,400
20
- 4,208
50
- 8,000
1 gourdi
- 5.000
Modena.
Captain A. E. Fiecchi, the well-known
Italian philatelist, who was Secretary to
the Milan Exhibition Committee last year,
showed at that Exhibition the original steel
die that was engraved for the Provisional
Government of 1859. He has since had
some reprints made by means of this die,
and although they differ from the originals
in some important particulars, it is well to
draw attention to the fact of their existence,
as the main portion of the design is of
course identical with that of the original
stamps. The lower label was left blank in
the die, for the insertion of various values,
and the values in the reprints are intention-
ally set in quite different type from that
used in 1859, and there is, moreover, no
stop after the numerals.
The paper used is also of a different
quality, and there should therefore be no
difficulty in distinguishing the new edition
from original specimens. We doubt
whether it is altogether desirable that re-
impressions of this nature should be made,
but it is a satisfaction to know that in this
case the die is in the hands of a gentleman
who will not allow any fraudulent use to be
made of it. — Monthly Journal.
Overprinted Labuan Stamps.
Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. have kindly
sent us a copy of a letter they have just
received upon the status of the Labuan
stamps overprinted " Straits Settlements" :
No. 376.
General Post Office,
Singapore.
6th April, 1907.
Gentlemen, — With reference to
your letter of the 13th ultimo, I beg
to state that the Labuan stamps over-
printed " Straits Settlements " are for
sale at the Labuan Post Office only.
They are available for postage on cor-
respondence posted at any Post Office
in the Straits Settlements.
Labuan, as you may know, has been
incorporated in the Straits Settlements,
and Straits Settlements postage stamps
will be on sale there as soon as the
stock of overprinted stamps is ex-
hausted. — I am, Gentlemen, yours
obediently,
(Signed) W. G. Hill,
Ag. Postmaster-General,
Straits Settlements.
Philatelic Statistics.
We quote from Le Journal des Philatelistcs
the following list of stamps issued in the
world from 1840 to 1906, no regard being
paid to varieties of paper, shades, perfora-
tions, watermarks, etc.
1840 to
1844
21
1845 ..
1849
45
1850 ,,
1854
277
1855 ..
1859
461
i860 ,,
1864
823
1865 ,,
1869
906
1870 ,,
1874
1,042
1875 .,
1879
1,164
1880 ,,
1884
1,382
1885 „
1889
1,416
1890 ,,
1894
2,766
1895 .,
1899
3.004
1900 ,,
1904
4.595
1905 .
697
1906 .
Total
582
19,181
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The First Stamp Exhibition.
Le Journal des Philatelistes says the first
exhibition of stamps, a very modest one it
is true, took place in Brussels in 1852. The
stamps displayed for the admiration of the
public numbered 88, and were mounted
on a single sheet ; they belonged to a
famous Belgium geographer, Mons. Philippe
Vandermaalen, who showed at the same
time his ethnological and mineral collec-
tions.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Germans have had their philatelic
scandal, now it is the turn of the French.
2oo,ooofcs. worth of stamps have been
fraudulently surcharged by postal officials.
The United States Government continues
to print its own stamps, although the
American Bank Note Company has sub-
mitted a much cheaper tender.
Montenegro has opened thirty-six new
Post Offices. We wonder whether educa-
tion and the art of letter-writing has
increased in the same proportion !
Free postage for official correspondence
has been abolished in Egypt, as from
January 1st. The postal revenue will gain
about £K. 35, 000.
* # #
The 40 paras on £d. red British Levant
has been found with inverted surcharge.
The question is : — Is it genuine ?
Benadir has now been re-christened
Somalia Italiana Meridionale."
* # *
The 3c. emerald-green stamp of the 1898
issue of Salvador has been found imperfor-
te horizontallv.
issue ui oaivciuu
ate horizontally.
A Sicilian named Eurico Santovo has
bequeathed his collection of over 11,000
stamps to the Museum in Palermo. It is
said to contain many rarities.
* * *
Dr. Voisiu's specialised collection of
France has been bought by M. Bardon for
£1,600 ; and Mr. Vernon Roberts' Cape of
Good Hope by Mr. Peckitt.
The Prince of Wales has accepted the
honorary membership of the Swedish
Philatelic Society.
The 9 kreuzer brown of Baden, 1862 issue,
exists printed on both sides.
The fourth sale of the Erard-Leroy
d'Etiolles collection realised fcs. 83,673.70;
the fifth, fcs. 111,600 ; the sixth, fcs.
9!>979-5o ; the seventh, fcs. 105,920 ; so
that so far a total of over fcs. 700,000 has
been reached.
* * *
The 50 cent Luxemburg (1891-2 issue
with profile of the Grand Duke) exists
imperforate.
* * *
The new Swiss stamps approved of in
January, 1906, will be issued in September.
The new Luxemburg stamps with portrait
of Grand Duke William of 12^, 20, and 25
cents were put into circulation on April
22nd.
* * *
2 pf . stamps still exist and can be used in
Wurttemberg, because the tariff there has
not been raised.
Forgers now occupy themselves with the
initials of several well-known experts
Forewarned is forearmed.
THE
Philatelic Record
JULY, 1907
Editorial Notes.
THE season which in our hobby has come to be looked upon
as the dull season seems to have been postponed longer this
year than usual. The weather certainly may in some degree
have been accountable for this ; it certainly has not been fit for out-
door sports, and has had the effect of making those who
Vacation usually take an early holiday postpone it ; at the same
time the fact is that the past season, from a philatelic
point of view, has been more full of life than for several years past.
One has only to read the journals for the last two months to find
evidence of this, and even at the fag end we are confronted with the
publication of a work upon the Stamps of France, which, upon a very
cursory reading, is a publication of considerable merit.
From the trade point of view, we believe business has looked up
very considerably, and we find the closing stages marked by the
purchase of several very valuable collections which will serve to whet
the appetite of collectors when they reassemble in force three months
hence.
It is very necessary that there should be this interregnum — it
affords that rest to the omnivorous collector whereby his collecting
powers are recuperated, and to the dealer the privilege of counting
his gains, and the opportunity of spending a fraction of them in a
motoring tour, or upon a trip to Switzerland or elsewhere.
Three months is all too short a time for this, and from whatever
point of view this vacation is looked at, it would be a grave mistake to
curtail it. The philatelic editor alone is the one who has no vacation.
Can you wonder that sometimes he yearns for that motor trip which,
alas, never seems to come his way ?
A new issue of postage stamps for Nepal is in preparation. The
design will be somewhat unique, even in the present age of postal
curiosities. In the centre of the stamp, amidst the
Ve Lt t eternal snows from whence flow the fertilising streams
to the green hills below, sits the god Mahadeo Siva, or
Mahadiva as some spell it, the destroyer, "the supreme god," with his
three eyes to denote the three divisions of time — past, present, and
future. In one hand he holds an antelope ; in another the trident to
show the three great attributes of creating, preserving, and destroying,
and that he is the Iswara, or supreme lord. Another hand is held up
in a forbidding attitude, and the fourth is stretched out in the act of
solicitation. The necklace of skulls signifies the lapse and revolution
of ages, and the extinction and succession of the generations of
mankind.
130 The Philatelic Record.
Notable Philatelists.
John Walker.
THE subject of our present sketch, Mr. John Walker, of Edinburgh,
as President of the Scottish Philatelic Society, occupies a promi-
nent position amongst the leading lights of philately beyond the
Tweed. He has been an active collector, with the exception of brief
intervals, for over forty years, so that it " goes without saying " that he
is an enthusiast on the charms of our hobby. We cannot do better
than give Mr. Walker's experiences as a philatelist (as related by the
Philatelic Journal of Great Britain, to which we are also indebted for his
photograph) in his own words : —
" I commenced to collect stamps when at school about 1864 or 1865.
Like most collectors in those days, I took everything in the way of a
stamp — fiscals, envelopes, and the red ones on newspapers. My first
book was a small one, and the stamps were stuck down fast, so as not
to be lost, or perhaps stolen, and also because there were no mounts in
those days. In this way many good stamps were damaged, as I dis-
covered when I had to remove them to a larger book, owing to the first
one having become too small and overcrowded. I had a fairly good
collection of the more common stamps, but unfortunately the few which
were counted the pillars of the collection, such as Bremen, Swiss Can-
tonals, and others of a like nature, turned out to be forgeries. We were
not so well up in the forgery business then as the young collectors are
to-day. We had to buy our experience, and sometimes we paid dearly
for it. There was a firm in Glasgow who sold packets which were low
priced, a desideratum with us boys, and of which we bought pretty
freely. But alas, all the good ones were bad I Forgeries were the
principal things that this firm sold, and, needless to say, they were
ultimately found out, and decamped. I next obtained one of Oppen's
albums, and transferred my stamps to it, but in a short time many of
the countries got blocked up. Putting in blank pages was not satis-
factory, so after a time I got one of Stafford Smith's albums, oblong in
shape, and having spare pages throughout the book.
" In 1872 I left Edinburgh for Glasgow, there to perfect my business
education, and from this time till about 1879 I did not do much in the
way of adding to my collection. In Glasgow there was a shop kept by
an old man and his daughter (who was not young) where stamps and
curios were sold. Their way of doing business was quite original. If
you asked to see some stamps the daughter put her hand under the
counter, and pulled out a large brown-paper bag filled with loose stamps.
She would put a handful of these on the counter, and you could pick and
choose as you liked. When you had gone through that lot, you got
another handful, but rarely a third one. The prices were quite low, as
Notable PhilatelistSe
John Walker.
132 The Philatelic Record.
the stamps were the common ones of the time, and depended chiefly on
the brightness of the specimen. If a nice clean stamp were taken, it
was a trifle more than its dingy neighbour, though actually it was worth
far more.
" From Glasgow I went to London. There also business took up
my time, and I had few opportunities of continuing to add to the collec-
tion. In 1878 I came to Edinburgh to settle down, and with that to
open my album and take stock as it were ; and since then I have gone
on making my collection as complete as funds would allow. The album
I possessed not proving suitable, I purchased a large quarto German
one with spaces provided for the stamps on one side of the page only.
About this time I met an old collector who had the same complaint as
myself with regard to regular albums, viz., that some of the countries
soon filled up, and also there was no room for shades or minor varieties.
He was just about to change all this by having special books made for
each country with blank leaves — few for small countries and more for
countries with many issues. I followed suit, getting twenty- four books
made containing forty-eight leaves. These I arranged in groups, books
for France and Colonies, Spain and Colonies, Portugal and Colonies,
British, U.S.A., North American, West Indies, and so on, giving two
books when required. It took me a long time to get them put in order.
Now I am mounting all my European stamps on cards ioin. X 13m.,
with a fancy border and quadrille lines in the centre. These I find very
useful when giving a display, as they can be handed round to the mem-
bers of our Society, and many can look at them at the same time,
whereas with an album only two or three can look at the stamps at the
same time. Also with this method I can re-arrange an issue without
disturbing any of the others, and allow plenty of room for shades, etc.
" I am what is called a general collector, but my pet countries are
British, U.S.A., and Canada. I may say I do not as a rule collect
issues after 1890. I find it quite enough for me to take all issues before
that date. I have not done anything in the way of contributing to the
stamp papers, but I assisted the late Rev. J. A. Dunbar-Dunbar in pre-
paring articles for Buhl's Stamp Annual. These were descriptive of the
stamps of Bavaria and of Holland. I may say we were the first to bring
the perfs. of Holland into something like order. Like most collectors,
I have been fortunate in obtaining bargains from time to time. In a.
dealer's place I was looking over a small lot of common stamps in a*
book, and towards the end I came across a is. prune Turks Is., marked
is. 6d. Again, among a lot of Indian fiscals I found a 4 anna Service,
marked Jd."
Mr. Walker is a member of the Royal Philatelic Society of London,
and is altogether a representative collector of the Scottish school.
Great Britain.
133
Great Britain :
A Study of the Corner Lettering of the id. black,
1840, and id. red, 1841=54.
By H. 5. Hodson.
(Continued from Page 119).
In addition to the above double letters, there are numerous varieties
to be found in the shape of the corner letters, secret marks, and promi-
nent " hair-lines," which may serve as a means of identification of the
various plates. For a list (by no means complete) of the secret marks
found in this issue, I must refer the reader to the Stamp Collector,
December, 1903. I append below a list of some of the most conspicu-
ous varieties of lettering and " hair-line " varieties : —
Lettering.
Variety.
Colour of
Oblit.
Date.
Plate.
Remarks.
EA
E as E
Red
1-6, 8-9, or 11
FF
F as Fig. 3
Red
6/n/'40
1-6, 8 or 9
Probably not pi. 9,
which was only
struck 6/n/'40.
HB
H as Fig. 4
Red
—
1-6, 8, 9, or 11
IL
L of v. large type
Red
—
1-9, or 11
NF
N as N
Red
—
1
Lower point of ' N '
very long.
NI
Line through
PENNY
at bottom.
2-6, 8 or 9
' N ' high up in
square, ' I ' low
down in square.
NK
K as Fig. 5
Red
—
2-6, 8, 9, or 11
OE
0 as Fig. 6
Red
' 2/8/'4o
2-6, or 8
This may be due to a
speck of dirt on the
plate, as I have only
seen one example.
PF
P as Fig. 7
Red
—
2-9, or 11
PJ
P as P.
Red
—
1
Put to press i^j^^o.
P badly drawn.
QI
Q as Fig. 8
Red
2Q/l0/'40
2-8
Two different sets of lettering appear to have been employed during
this issue, but the letters are practically identical, with the exception
of the J's and R's. In the first set the J has a rounded tail and
the R has a short tail ; in the second set the tail of the J is square
at the bottom and the R has a long tail. I have not been able to
ascertain at what date the new type of lettering was employed ; it was
certainly used for plates 10 and 11, and it may possibly have been
in use earlier, but owing to the scarcity of impressions showing the
later type, and the fact that the earliest known date of a specimen on
entire is January, 1841, I regard this as extremely doubtful.
On plate 11 the stamp lettered JE shows the J double, the
original letter being lower than the corrected one. Plate 10 contains
no double letters at all, and consequently the stamp lettered JE
belonging to this plate may be recognised by the fact that the J has
a square foot and is not double.
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Some of
the more conspicuous Hair-lines.
Lettering.
Oblit.
Date.
Plate.
Position of hair-line.
DA
Red
—
7
Horizontal hair-line over top of 'A,' ex-
tending into margin. Plate 7, approved
1 6/7/' 40. Fig. 9.
DE
Red
1-6, 8, 9, or n
Horizontal hair-line beneath the stamp
in the margin, extending from left edge
of left letter-block to ' Y ' of * PENNY.'
HA
Red
i7/7/'40
i-6
Horizontal hair-line in margin close to
bottom of the stamp, extending from
about the « N ' of * ONE ' to the right-
hand edge of the stamp.
HK
Red
—
i-6, 8, 9, ii
Very faint horizontal hair-line runs
through value close to bottom.
JE
Black
i-6, 8, 9
Horizontal hair-line cutting through ■ J '
from end to end of letter-block . Round J .
Fig. 10.
JF
Red
i-6, 8, or 9
Horizontal hair-line just above 'J,' run-
ning from end to end of letter-block.
Round J.
JJ
Red
i-6, 8, or 9
Horizontal hair-line level with top of
left-hand 'J,' and cutting through it.
Round J.
JK
Red
i-6, 8, or 9
Horizontal hair-line close to bottom run-
ning through ' ONE,' and appearing
again very faintly under the letter ' K.'
Round J.
JL
Red
i-6, 8, or 9
Horizontal hair-line running through
upper half of ' J ' from end to end of
letter-block. If the line were continued
it would just miss the ' O ' of ' ONE.'
Round J.
KA
Red
—
i-6, 8-io
Horizontal hair-line cutting through top
of 'A.' Fig. 11.
KB
Red
—
i-6, 8-io
Horizontal hair-line to right of ' B,' level
with top of the letter. Fig. 12.
KC
Red
—
i
Horizontal hair-line running through the
top of right-hand letter. Fig. 13.
KC
i-ii
Horizontal hair-line running under ' K '
and through value as far as second ' N '
of 'PENNY."
KJ
Red
2-6, 8 or 9
Horizontal hair-line running from out-
side of left letter-block under the ' K,'
and as far as ' E ' of « PENNY.'
KK
7
Fragment of horizontal hair-line to right
of right-hand 'K,' and touching the
edge of the square.
KL
Red
—
2-6, 8, 9, or ii
Horizontal hair-line under the ' K ' and
through ' ONE,' close to bottom.
NI -
Black
2-6, 8 or 9
Horizontal hair-line running through
' ONE PENNY ' close to bottom. Let-
ter ' N ' is set rather high in its letter-
block.
PB
Red
—
2-9 or 11
Horizontal hair-line under ' B ' and close
to it.
PJ
Black
11
Horizontal hair-line under ' J ' to the
left, also in parts of value. P has
slanting foot. Fig. 14.
QK
Red
2-9 or 11
Horizontal hair-line on each side of ' K,'
and about £mm. above it. Also a secret
mark in right top corner. Figs. 15 &• 16.
RA
Red
i-5. 7. or 9
Horizontal hair-line running through
value and under ' A.' about £mm. from
the bottom of the letter square. Short
tail to R.
SE
Red
2-4, 7. 9. or 11
Faint horizontal hair-line under ' S,' be-
ginning towards the right side of that
letter, and running through value as far
as ' E' of 'ONE.'
Great Britain.
135
Mr. D. Field has very kindly allowed me to examine a complete
sheet of plate 10 in red which he possesses. Besides the characteristic
J's and R's mentioned above, there is another peculiarity about this
plate, viz.: The O of "ONE" touches the bottom line of the stamp
in every stamp on the sheet, except those bearing the following letters :
BE, BF, BH, BJ, BK, CJ, DD, KB. Apart from this there are not
many varieties which may serve to identify stamps belonging to this
plate ; I have, however, noted the following : —
CK, left vertical side of left corner square extends into margin. Fig. 17.
DB, bottom line of stamp extends into margin on the left. Fig. 18.
EJ, small stop to right of J. Fig. 19.
FC, F near the bottom of corner square, C high up.
MA, right stroke of M broken. Fig. 20.
RI, secret mark in right top square. Fig. 21.
SI, I near top, S near bottom of letter square.
TF, T near top, F near bottom of letter square.
Double Letters and Varieties of Lettering on the 1d. Red, 1841-54.
With the exception of plate 3, all the first n plates which were
used for the printing of the black stamp were to a very limited extent
(with the exception of plate 11, of which by far the larger number of
sheets were in red) used for a subsequent printing in red-brown.
Consequently, all the double letters and varieties of lettering mentioned
above may be found on the red penny stamp of 1841. These, however,
seem to be very rare, and I have only found three, two being from
plate n, and one from an unidentified plate.*
The following is a lists of double letters which I have found on the
penny red, 1841-54.
The following are all with Maltese Cross obliteration, and conse-
quently it will be fairly safe to assume that they belong to the first
fifty plates.
Lettering.
Error.
Date.
Plate.
Remarks.
AI
I over I
1-50
Double Letter. Fig. 22.
BC
B over K
—
11
Approved 2i/i/'4i. Vide id.
Black, 1840.
BD
D over D
—
1-50
CC
C over C
I7/5/'42
*~25
C orGD
D over D
1-50
CJ
C over C
—
1-50
Double Letter. Fig. 23.
DD
D over D
—
1-50
Double Letter faint.
DG
D over L
f 2I/I2/'4I )
1 i5/io/'7o/
1-8
Vide id. Black, 1840, above.
ED
D over D
1-50
Double Letter. Fig. 24.
FF
F over F
i9/3/'42
1-25
Probably not pi. 25, which was
only approved 17/3/ '42.
HJ
H over H
-/ii/'4i
1-20
Square foot to 'J.'
IB
B over B
1-50
Double Letters faint.
ID
D over D
—
1-50
* Creeke & Wright distinctly state that all the above plates, except No. 3, were in use
after the colour was changed to red, but I have good reasons for suspecting that this is
incorrect. Some of the early plates, too, were so worn that it is scarcely likely that they
were printed from at a very late date.
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Double Letters, Maltese Cross obliteration— (continued).
Lettering.
Error.
Date.
Plate.
Remarks.
JE
J over J
29/7/'4i
II
Vide id. Black, 1840. Approved
21/1741.
JH
J over J
I-131
My informant does not state
whether the ' J ' is the square-
footed variety or not.
KE
K over K
—
' I-50
Obliterated with number in cross.
KF
K over K
—
I -131
KI
K over K
^5l^l'43
I-(?)
LA
L over L
19
Approved 3/n/'4i.
LK
L over P
—
39
Approved 2/io/'43.
LL
L over K
i4/5/'42
21
Approved n/i2/'4i.
MC
C over C
I2/8/-42
1-26
Double Letter. Fig, 25.
MF
(M over M)
(F „ F}
1-131
This is exceedingly interesting as
being the only stamp known with
double letters in both corners.
ML
M over K
—
21
Approved n/i2/'4i.
ND
D over D
5/8/'4i
1-16
OF
O over O
i4/3/'43
28
Approved i^jgj'^z
oj
O over O
25/9/'4i
1-18
OK
O over 0
-/9/'42
1-29
Double Letter. Fig. 26.
PC
C over C
i6/io/'43
1-41
Double Letter. Fig. 27.
PH
H over H
1-50
Double Letter faint. Fig. 28.
PJ
J over J
—
12-132
Original ' J ' higher up than cor-
rected one. Oblit. 1844.
RD
D over D
—
1-50
Double Letter. Short tail to ' R.'
Not plates 10 or 11. Fig. 29.
RL
R over L
9/ll/'42
1-28
SB
S over S
2/i/'44
1-4 1
SD
S over S
6/6/'42
1-25
SF
S over S
1-50
Obliterated with number in
Maltese cross (1843-44).
SI
I over I
7/7/'4i
1-14
SJ
S over S
28/5/'42
1-25
SL
L over L
—
1-131
Error.
TB
T over T
—
1-50
Double Letter faint, like dot
under ' TV Fig. 30.
TD
D over D
7/5/'42
1-25
TF
F over F
23/n/'43
1-4 1
TH
H over H
1-50
The following are with 1844 obliteration :■
AG
A over A
1844
i-52
Double Letter. Fig. 31.
AH
H over H
1-132
Double Letter. Fig. 32.
HL
L over T
—
1-132
IH
H over I or J
3o/8/'48
1-83
KB
K over K
3i/7/'45
1-60
MC
M over M
—
1-131
MH
M over M
5/i°/'52
1-144
Unfortunately, I omitted to make
a note of the type of corner-
lettering. If this is of the large
type, it will be from plates 132-
MI
M over M
i/i2/'45
1-63
144.
OD
D over D
u/5/'45
1-58
PI
P over P
4/4/ '45
1-56
PK
P over O
i2/3/'5o
I-IOI
Double Letter. Fig. 33.
RE
R over I or R
1-131
Double Letter. Fig. 34.
RH
R over ^j
6/3/'5i
1-115
Original Letter inverted.
Great Britain.
137
So many different types of corner-lettering were employed that it is
impossible to give the characteristics of each, or to enumerate all the
varieties which exist,
varieties : —
The following are some of the more prominent
Lettering.
Error.
Date.
Plate.
Remarks.
BA
Stamp
lettered B only
—
77
Original plate approved igl^f'^y.
The error was corrected and
BA
Lower part of B
much wider than
—
32
plate re-registered 77B, i2/i/'48.
Approved 7/2/'43.
GI
upper
G inverted
KA
K of KA extends
beyond letter
block
81
Approved i2/i/'48.
NA )
NK f
N touches left
of letter block
—
168
Put to Press, 3o/4/*53.
TA
Upper part of
stamp shows
twice
144
Approved 1 1/6/52. Large type
lettering.
TB(?)
Second letter very
lightly struck
8/2/'42
1-23
In plate 78 (approved i2/i/'48), and 104 (6/i2/'5o), every ' S ' in the
nineteenth row is inverted, and in plate 143 (iy/^/,^2) the ' S ' is
inverted in stamp lettered ' SA.'
The first few plates of the id. red stamp had the square-footed J,
which was employed for plates 10 and 11 of the id. black, 1840; how-
ever, in 1843, or early in 1844, the J's were frequently rounded, and
after this date the round J was the commonest variety. It is of course
probable that some of the early copies with the round J are from plates
i, 2, or 4-9, employed for the black stamp of 1840, but until the work
of reconstructing the id. black has progressed further, little progress
can be made with the early plates of the id. red, 1841.
The red penny stamp may also be found with the long-tailed R, but
I have not been able to ascertain on what piates this type of lettering
was employed other than plates 10 and 11 ; all I have seen bear the
Maltese Cross obliteration. Another very characteristic letter which
is usually found with Maltese Cross obliteration is the S with flat top
and bottom, giving the letter a very peculiar appearance. This appears
to have been in use about 1843.
In 1852, commencing with plate 132, a totally different type of
corner lettering was employed. The Philatelic Record for November,
1906, contains a description of the main characteristics of the two
types.
±38
The Philatelic Record.
British Guiana
Philatelic Exhibition, 1907.
The Exhibition which was for a long
time mooted by our Society has at last
become an accomplished fact, and the
general opinion appears to be that it has
been a great success in every way, eclips-
ing the first Exhibition held by this
Society in 1904 in the number of entries,
in the excellent quality of the exhibits,
in the neat mounting of the specimens,
and in the large attendance at the Town
Hall.
One could not help feeling, after look-
ing over the exhibits, that it was a most
instructive and highly creditable Exhibi-
tion, affording an opportunity to inspect
some of the finest collections in the colony
to a great number of persons who perhaps
would not otherwise have had a chance
of seeing them. A really fine collection
involves the expenditure of considerable
time, trouble, money, and a large share
of patience and carefulness, which those
outside the sphere of Philately hardly
realise ; and there can be no question of
the educational value of a collection
arranged on strict philatelic lines, with
full notes.
It was also interesting to note the
strides that Philately had made in this
colony during the few years which
elapsed since the last Exhibition.
The guarantors consisted of the follow-
ing gentlemen : — E. A. V. Abraham,
W. A. Abraham, Geo. Allan, Jorge
Camacho, L. D. Cleare, J. H. Field,
A. D. Ferguson, J. F. Green, Luke M.
Hill, C.E., Hon. B. Howell Jones, Rev.
Canon Josa, E. H. Maclaine, J. C.
McCowan, T. A. Pope, B.A., Dr. E. D.
Rowland, A. Reis, Frank P. Stubbs,
L. V. Vaughan, C. G. A. Wyatt, Dr.
Almeida.
On the Working Committee and the
Judges fell the brunt of the work entailed
in this Exhibition, and it is to their ser-
vices, which were quite invaluable, that
the success of the Exhibition is in a great
measure to be attributed. Special thanks
must be accorded to Messrs. B. Howell
Jones, E. A. V. Abraham, Geo. Allan,
and T. A. Pope, who threw their whole
heart and soul into the work, for the
large share of help they gave to the
organisation of this show ; and to many
other members and non-members of the
Society, notably Messrs. A. E. Anderson,
J. H. Field, "F. Chapman, J. B. Sharpies.
The Judges were : — Hon. B. Howell
Jones (Chairman), E. A. V. Abraham,
George Allan, Dr. Almeida, A. D.
Ferguson, T. A. Pope, and L. V.
Vaughan. No Judge sitting in any sec-
tion in which he exhibited.
The judging was based on the follow-
ing qualifications : — (a) Completeness,
(b) condition, (<;) arrangement, (d) rarity,
{e) philatelic knowledge. The points for
each quality varied in every section, local
conditions being largely responsible for
this, the object being to bring together
all classes of collectors on an equal foot-
ing.
The number of exhibits was forty, and
the total value of the exhibits was over
£6,500.
The Town Hall
in which the Exhibition was held, pre-
sented a gay and attractive appearance,
being effectively decorated with bunting.
The lofty, well-lighted hall, with a
ground area of 90 feet by 40 feet, had
little available space left after all the
exhibits had been laid out.
The plan adopted for the display of
the exhibits answered admirably. All
separate countries, mounted on cards,
were shown either in glass frames or
under the special glass covers attached to
the tables ; albums being exhibited in
glass cases. The long tables with the
exhibits were arranged along the east and
west sides of the hall, and down the
centre.
The Opening Ceremony.
The Exhibition, which was held under
the distinguished patronage of His
Excellency the Governor (Sir Frederic M.
Hodgson, K.C.M.G.), was formally
opened at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th,
1907. The large number of visitors
present included the Hon. B. Howell
Jones (President), the Lord Bishop of
Guiana, J. Wood Davis, F.R., Hon.
Robert Duff, T. A. Pope, A. Earnshaw,
C. Wieting, W. A. Abraham, E. A. V.
Abraham, A. W. Swain (Ag. Postmaster-
General), Dr. Almeida, L. V. Vaughan,
Geo. Allan, A. D. Ferguson, G. Ball
Greene, Rev. Canon Josa, S. A. H.
Culpeper, and many others, including a
large number of ladies.
The President (Hon. B. Howell Jones)
formally welcomed His Excellency the
Governor, and explained that this was
the second Exhibition of the Society. The
Society commenced in a very small way,
he believed at a meeting at Canon Josa's
house, when there were six present. They
started with six or seven members, but
had gradually grown to be a large
Society. At their last annual meeting
they found that they had over forty mem-
bers, and that number had since been
increased. Philately had been designated
by all sorts of names. Some people said
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that it was a science, others that it was a
craze, and some called it an amusement.
Philatelists were called fiends. They
might be fiends in a sense that when they
saw a good thing they tried all they could
to get it. Philately had been called a
science, and very recently a writer in The
Sfectator even ventured to remark that
the whole business of the designing of
postage stamps was not without interest
as a bypath in the study of national
character. He could not go so far as
that. National character had its effect on
the designing of stamps, but in the last
few years, he was sorry to say, the design
of stamps had not very materially im-
proved. (Hear, hear.) When they looked
back and saw the early stamps of Eng-
land they realised this. They found
that the engraving of the red penny and
the blue twopenny was as advanced in
style as it could possibly be. There were
others that came very near that mark. In
some of the early colonial stamps the
workmanship was everything that could
be desired. Nearly all nations since those
early days seemed to have fallen off in
the design of their stamps. Some of the
recent productions seemed to be the
crudest stamps that could be designed or
thought of. He thought they must make
one great exception, the United States of
America, whose stamps had been care-
fully designed and most carefully carried
out. The stamps made for some of the
South American republics by the various
companies as a speculative business were
often of very beautiful design.
Members of that Society could not call
themselves experts, but there were among
them many enthusiasts who thought a
great deal of stamps and had made a
study of them for years past. They were
therefore capable of judging, as amateurs,
what stamps should be, and he thought
His Excellency would agree with him
that some of the exhibits there were of
first-class importance. The collection
made by Mr. Ferguson of British
Guiana stamps, which had won the first
prize, was certainly deserving of the
greatest attention of all. The two next
exhibits were so close that the Judges
could not separate them, and the Brothers
Abraham were placed equal. Their
exhibits were also worth a very careful
examination. In Class I., Section 2, for
stamps of other countries, the first prize
went to the Hon. R. Duff for a practic-
ally complete collection of St. Vincent,
and the second went to Mr. W. A.
Abraham for a fine collection of Trans-
vaal, with a special recommendation of
his collections of St. Lucia and Tobago.
In Class I., Section 3, twenty-five rarities,
there were some very fine stamps. The
decision of the Judges was very difficult,
but they finally decided to give it to Mr.
E. A. V. Abraham, who was to be con-
gratulated on having those fine speci-
mens, but not on the method in which
they were exhibited ; they did not require
any setting. Next, and very close, came
the Hon. R. Duff. In Class II., for
general exhibits, the collection of Mr.
E. A. V. Abraham was far and away
above everyone else exhibiting. It was
a magnificent collection, and certainly
the finest made in this colony and exhibi-
ted here. Mr. Abraham had put it in
books designed by himself. Class III.
was for schoolboys, and the prize was a
stamp album. The prize was awarded to
Master Michael McTurk, who had a very
excellent collection for a boy, and it was
carefully put up. Some of his British
Guiana stamps were valuable, and he
would be able to look upon them in years
to come as increasing in value year by
year.
They had the medals there, and he
would ask His Excellency to distribute
them. He wished to thank His Excel-
lency very much for the honour he had
done the Society in coming there that day.
(Hear, hear.) The Society had started a
journal of its own, and endeavoured to
obtain from various members articles of
interest to philatelists. The first number
received a great deal of praise from
societies all over the world. Credit was
due to Mr. Ferguson for the able manner
he had prepared this, and he could not
help saying that the " go " and the spirit
shown by their worthy Honorary Secre-
tary had kept the members of the Society
together. They would be extremely sorry
should anything occur to prevent him con-
tinuing the good work he had undertaken,
for he was an enthusiastic collector, and
they congratulated him publicly on
having won the first prize. (Applause.)
His Excellency the Governor said he
thought he was right in saying that the
very fine P^xhibition of postage stamps
they had in that room was the first of its
kind held in this country. He was aware
that another Exhibition had been held,
but not of the same value and importance.
This Exhibition of stamps had been
brought about, as they had heard, by
members of the local Philatelic Society,
and it did them very great credit. He
thought also he could echo what Mr.
Howell Jones had said with regard to
Mr. Ferguson. It did him credit in
having brought together in so small a
community such a valuable collection.
Philately had advanced in recent years
with great strides, and its importance
was recently recognised by the King
himself, for the principal Philatelic
Society of London was now permitted to
call itself the Royal Philatelic Society.
He hardly thought Philately had yet ad-
vanced to be a science, but it was getting
on that way owing to the intricacies col-
lectors had involved themselves in. In
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the old days a person looked upon a
postage stamp as a label bearing a certain
value which he had to purchase and fix
upon a letter or other postal matter in
order to obtain transmission through the
post. Nowadays a philatelist at any rate
did not regard a postage stamp as a post-
age stamp until he had thoroughly
diagnosed it, examined the watermark,
colour, perforation, and looked at it
through a magnifying glass for errors
and misprints. Philately had great in-
tricacies, and they had greatly increased
as collectors had turned their attention to
collateral branches. They had an idea
their collection would not be complete
unless they collected such stamps as rail-
way letter labels, embossed stamps, and
some even went so far as to obtain
medicine stamps, so that a great deal of
time and energy were required now in
order to become a true collector. He
thought he had better not detain them,
because there was a good deal to be seen
in the Exhibition.
Conversazione.
In the evening a concert and conver-
sazione also took place in the Town Hall
from 8.30 p.m., at which the attendance
was even larger than in the afternoon.
The programme consisted of the follow-
ing items : —
Violin Solo . . Bolero . . Mrs. Hodge.
Coon Song Mr. S. Lewis.
Song . . " Idle Words " Miss Powell.
Discourse " On the Science of Philately "
Mr. E. A. V. Abraham.
Piano Solo Miss Green.
Song Mr. D. Lewis.
Special thanks must be tendered to the
ladies and gentlemen who so greatly
added to the enjoyment of the conver-
sazione.
Mrs. Hodge, one of our most talented
violinists, gave an excellent rendering of
her selection.
Coon songs are always popular, and
Mr. Lewis had already established his
reputation in singing these songs, which
he maintained on this occasion. Miss
Powell sang very sweetly in her soft and
sympathetic voice. Judging from the
reception given to all the performers, the
concert was highly appreciated by those
present. We must not omit to mention
Miss Green, a young pianist of promise,
who played her solo in a very pleasing
manner.
EXHIBITS.
Class I.
Division 1. — British Guiana.
A. D. Ferguson, 1st Medal.
A very fine moderately specialised col-
lection, the largest collection of one
country shown in the Exhibition, contain-
ing many gems in excellent condition,
amongst which may be noted : —
1850. — 8c, circular, on original letter
sheet.
1852. — 1 p., black on magenta, a superb
strip of four in perfect condition with
wide margins, on original letter sheet ;
4c, black on blue, well preserved.
1853 issue was well represented, includ-
ing ic, vermilion, beautiful strip of four
from margin of sheet, and block of eight,
both of these being on original letter
sheet; 4c, blue, several shades on
originals.
i860 issue. — A very strong lot of all
perforations in many shades, used and
unused, including pairs and strips of
several values, the numerous pages of this
issue making an excellent show.
1863. — A nice lot of shades, used and
unused, with the 15 perfs.
1876. — Cr. C C complete in singles,
used and unused, with blocks of four un-
used, including that of the 96c. in mint
condition.
1878. — Provisionals and Officials. A
very good show, used and unused, with
numerous strips and blocks, including the
1876 12c. and 24c. Officials surcharged
with large " 2 " in blocks of four, and
the 8c, rose, of 1876 with one horizontal
and one vertical bar without " Official."
All the issues from that of 1876 to the
latest issue of February, 1907, were shown
used and unused, in singles and blocks of
four of all values with numerous varieties
and shades, and included three specimens
of the 1882 ic without "Specimen";
1888-9 $jj green; 1899 2c on 15c, in-
verted surcharge ; blocks of $2, $3, and
$4, with large "4," etc.
Officials. — A fine lot, including some
unused.
A special feature in the exhibit being
the blocks in mint condition showing the
control numbers.
W. A. Abraham (tied), 2nd Medal.
Another very fine exhibit, making the
competition in this section very keen.
Amongst the stamps shown were 1852 ic,
black on magenta, two specimens, one
being slightly imperfect, as was the 4c,
black on blue.
1856. — 4c, black on magenta.
1853. — Single specimens of all the
Gibbons varieties.
i860 issue. — A very fine lot, the
strongest section in the whole exhibit, in-
cluding several shades, some values
being shown in mint condition.
1863 issue has a number of shades of
the 24c, green, used and unused.
1878. — Provisionals complete, used and
several unused. A block of 2c on 24c of
1876 Official with large "2"; also a
strip of four 2c on 12c of 1876 Official,
three of the stamps having the large "2 " ;
a pair of the 2c on 24c of 1863 Official ;
and large blocks of the ic and 2c on
96c, and 2C on 12c and on 24c, 1876
Officials, were also shown.
1882. — Baldwin's issue includes com-
plete sheets of various settings of the ic
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and part sheets of 2c, also two of the ic.
without " Specimen."
All other issues were shown almost com-
plete in singles unused, the last issues in
blocks of four.
E. A. V. Abraham (tied), 2nd Medal.
An excellent specialised collection.
Among the chief features may be men-
tioned : —
1852. — 4c. , black on blue, on original
envelope, in perfect condition.
1853. — Complete, showing several
shades.
i860. — Practically complete, very strong
in shades, including ic, brown, ic, rose,
ic, brown-red, and 4c, blue, perf. 15.
1863. — Well represented in shades.
1876. — Complete in singles used and un-
used, and in blocks of four unused, in-
cluding the 96c.
1878. — Provisional Officials complete,
including block of four of ic. on 48c,
1863, on original envelope; 8c, rose, of
1876, surcharged with one horizontal and
one vertical bar without " Official," used.
1882. — Baldwin's issue. A strong lot
of the various settings, also the no
" Specimen " variety.
From 1882 up to the issue on chalk paper
the collection was very complete in singles
and blocks, used and unused, including
singles 1888-9 $*j green; $4, large and
small type; ic on $1, double surcharge;
1899 Jubilee issue 2c on 15c inverted,
5c, brown on green, right tablet light
brown, left tablet dark brown. Officials
nearly complete, with a pair of 1876; 2c,
orange, used.
In awarding a tie the Judges considered
it would be unfair to leave out one or the
other of these two latter exhibits, both
being of equal merit, so an extra medal
was awarded.
Other exhibits entered in this section
were : —
Dr. E. D. Rowland.
An interesting lot in fine condition,
notably the 1852 ic, black on magenta,
and 4c, black on blue, also the several
varieties of the i860 and 1863 issues. The
modern issues were in many cases in large
blocks.
J. Matthews, LI.
The few specimens in this exhibit were
in excellent condition.
Division II. — Other Countries.
St. Vincent (Hon. Robert Duff). 1st
Medal.
This collection is an exceptionally fine
one, being practically complete, and the
owner is to be congratulated on the posses-
sion of such a superior lot of stamps, all
in superb condition, which has secured
the first prize in spite of the competition
of this section. Amongst the rarities may
be mentioned the following : — 1866 is.,
slate, comp. perf. ; 1867 4d., yellow; 1875
is., claret, unused; 1877 is., vermilion,
unused ; 1880 is., vermilion, unused, 5s.,
used. The provisionals are very fine,
showing ^d. on 6d. right and left halves,
unused ; id. on half of 6d., right and left
halves, used and unused; id. on 6d.,
yellow-green, used and unused ; 4d. on
is., used; 1886-9 6d., lavender, used; 5s.
on white and toned paper. Another
feature in this exhibit was the excellent
arrangement and mounting, which added
considerably to the attractiveness of the
exhibit.
Transvaal (W. A. Abraham). 2nd Medal.
An interesting lot, the chief features
being : — 1869 is., deep green, imperf. ;
1870 6d., dull ultramarine, fine roulette
15^ to 16; 1877 3d., deep lilac, imperf.
(black surcharge); October, 1877, id., red
on orange, wide roulette 6^; 1878 com-
plete unused. A nice lot of the surcharges
and errors. All the recent issues being
shown complete used and in blocks of four
in mint condition.
St. Lucia (W. A. Abraham). Highly
Commended.
An exhibit that deserved attention. It
included several special things, and was
fairly complete. The i860 and 1863 issues
complete; 1882-4 included is., orange,
used. The fiscal postals were well repre-
sented, and included the id., black, and
id., rose, surcharged ''Revenue," used
postally.
Tobago (W. A. Abraham). Highly Com-
mended.
A pretty lot, practically complete, in-
cluding unsevered pair of the id. sur-
charged in pen and ink on half of 6d.,
orange, on original piece; Cr. C A 6d.,
stone ; and a fine lot of provisionals with
an unsevered pair of the ^d. on 6d.,
orange, showing both types.
Mauritius (T. A. Pope).
A valuable and very commendable
exhibit, but suffered by the strong com-
petition. The gems being Post Paids, id.,
brown, and 2d. (penoe), blue, first impres-
sion, id., vermilion, later impression, all
in fine condition. From i860 the collec-
tion was almost complete, the specimens
being in fine condition.
Papal States (Rev. Canon Josa).
An interesting lot of these stamps, but
without varieties.
St. Vincent (W. A. Abraham).
Another fine lot of this country, with
many good things. To be noted are the
following : — 1871 6d., blue-green, un-
used ; 1874 is., comp. perf.; 1872 6d.,
blue-green, unused; ^d. on half of 6d.,
yellow-green, right and left unsevered
halves being shown used and unused; id.
on 6d., yellow-green, unused; 2^d. on 4d.,
lake-brown ; also mint blocks and some
sheets of recent issues.
Dominica (W. A. Abraham).
A representative collection, containing
the 1882 J-d. in black on half id., used
and unused; 1883 ^d. on id., right and
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left halves, used and unused. Postal
Fiscals, is., lilac-rose, used. All recent
issues were exhibited in blocks of four in
mint state.
Cashmere (Robert Mills).
This lot included a few scarce varieties,
the stamps shown being in condition.
French Colonies (Dr. E. D. Rowland).
Used specimens of modern stamps only.
Hawaiian Islands (J. I. Whitehead).
Though wanting in the first issues, this
collection made a pretty show. Among
the special things may be mentioned the
following : — 1853 5c, blue, thin white
paper ; 1862 2c, rose-red, horizontally
laid paper; 1883-5 25c-> 5oC-> anc^ §*> un"
used; Provl. Govt. 12c, red-lilac, in
black, unused.
Orange River Colony (W. A. Abraham).
The early issues were well represented,
and there was a fair show of the pro-
visional surcharges. V.R.I. 's were shown
complete used, and in blocks of four un-
used, as were the King's Heads.
Jamaica (W. A. Abraham).
Only used specimens were shown, also
Postal Fiscals. This exhibit was hardly
up to the standard of the other exhibits
by this gentleman.
The other exhibits in this section were
Barbados, Trinidad, and Prince Edward
Island (W. Matthews, LI.). Persia (Canon
Josa). Swazieland, Falkland Islands,
Niger Coast, St. Christopher (W. A.
Abraham) ; these included blocks of four
of all recent issues in mint state.
Section 111 . — 25 Rare and Special
Stamps.
E. A. V. Abraham. Medal.
This exhibit included the following : —
Barbados ^d. on half of 5s. ; Bergedorf
i^sch., used; British Levant 40 paras,
purple on blue, double surcharge ; Den-
mark 1864 i6sk., imperf. ; Great Britain
iod., O.W. Official (Queen's Head); Heli-
goland 1867 ^sch., used ; Danish West
Indies 1902 2c, error of colour; Spain
1865 12CU., inverted frame; South Aus-
tralia 1874 is., brown, comp. perf.,
" O.S." double, one inverted; Switzer-
land— Zurich 4 rappen ; Tuscany 2 soldi ;
Argentine 1864 15c, blue, wmk. A R,
imperf.; Nevis id., perf. iigd. ; French
Levant 1 piastre; Beyrouth on 1902 15c.
unused.
Hon. Robert Duff.
An excellent lot of stamps, which
claimed a greater amount of attention
than any other exhibit in this section.
This exhibit consisted entirely of West
Indian in fine condition, including Bar-
bados ^d. on 5s., three varieties of type.
British Guiana 1853 brown-red; i860 ic,
brown, perf. 12, thin paper; 1862 ic,
black on rose, Type I., used; 1852 ic,
black on magenta, pair on original ; 1876
96c, drab, unused; 4c, blue, perf. 12^-;
1888-9 $J5 used and unused; Officials,
i860 VIII. c, rose, also 2c. and 4c. of
1876, all unused; Nevis 1867 is., yellow-
green, and variety on laid paper, 6d.,
green, Cr. C A. Tobago Cr. CC 6d.,
stone. Virgin Islands 1867 is., rose-car-
mine on white, and tone paper, also with
double-lined frame.
Hon. Robert Duff.
Second exhibit contained the rare
British Guiana Jubilee issue 2c. on 15c.,
double surcharge, on original envelope ;
2C. on ioc, and 2c. on 15c, inverted sur-
charge ; with the exception of two speci-
mens of the 2C. on 15c. inverted, these
were the only other specimens of these
errors shown in the Exhibition.
Nevis 4d., dull rose, perf. 13; 6d., grey-
lilac, perf. 13. St. Lucia 1882-4 is.,
orange; 1883-6 is., red-brown, Die I., un-
used. St. Christopher 1882-90 6d., olive-
brown, used. Montserrat 4d., blue, Cr.
C A. Natal 1857 3d., rose.
Rev. Canon Josa.
This exhibit included : — Transvaal 4
April, 1870, 6d., fine roulette 15^ to 16;
1876 3d., lilac, fine roulette 155 to 16;
1877 id., red, imperf., wide space over-
print.
Tobago, 5s., Cr. C C.
Mauritius Post Paids, id., red, 2d.,
blue, intermediate impressions.
Newfoundland, 1857 issue, 4d., ver-
milion; 6d., vermilion.
New Brunswick, 1851, 6d., yellow.
Nevis, id., red; perf. 11^.
Bangkok, Cr. C C, 2c, brown.
British North Borneo, 1886-7^ $2.
Hon. B. Howell Jones.
A pretty lot in excellent condition.
Newfoundland, 1857, 4d. and 6d.
Cape of Good Hope, is., deep green ;
id., brick-red; and id., scarlet, wood-
blocks.
Natal, 1857, id., buff.
New South Wales, Sydney Views, 1850,
Plate II., id., red; 1851, Plate III., 2d.,
grey-blue, first retouch.
West Australia, 1854, 4d., slate-blue;
and 1875, 6d., grey-black.
J. T. Whitehead.
The following are the chief features : —
Tuscany, 60 crazie, used.
Great Britain, 2s., brown, used.
Cyprus, 1881, Cr. C C, 6 pias, olive-
grey, unused.
British Guiana, 1852, ic, black on
magenta, pair, and 4c, black and blue;
1853, ic, vermilion; i860, ic, brown;
1862, ic, black and rose; 1876, Cr. C C,
96c, olive-bistre; 1888-9, $x' green.
Nevis, 1867, is., blue-green, on white
paper, unused; and 1883-90, Cr. C C, 6d.,
green, unused.
St. Lucia, 1863, id., lake, used; perf.
12L.
Virgin Islands, 4d. on is., unused.
Also several high values of the U.S.
Newspaper stamps, unused.
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Class II.
General Collections.
E. A. V. Abraham, 1st Medal.
A wonderful display, far ahead of any
other exhibit in this section. This col-
lection is mounted in thirty-five books,
each group of countries forming one or
more books. The stamps number over
26,000. Mr. Abraham claims that there
will be no need to get additional books
for the next thirty years. The stamps
are arranged in such a manner that new
shades may be placed in the collection
without disturbing the order of each
issue.
The chief features of this collection
are : —
Great Britain, a fine show, the plate-
marked variety being strong and full.
Afghanistan shows a number of origi-
nal envelopes.
Indian States are strong ; a unique en-
velope from Cabul with a woodcut im-
pression is shown ; also a fine specimen of
the id., blue, Ionian Islands, on original
envelope.
The Australian Colonies are very
strong, including several varieties not
catalogued and classified. There is a
pair of 1876 2S. O.S., one of the pair
bearing no impression of the stamp,
although superimposed O.S.
British Africa is a good group, all the
countries being well represented.
Spain has several good things ; and
Italy contains some bisected stamps of
Sardinia on original envelopes.
Turkey, a remarkably well got together
collection ; several unchronicled speci-
mens are shown.
United States, a fine show of all issues,
with numerous varieties of shades. The
Newspaper stamps of 1879 are complete.
West Indies include many rarities.
Deserving of special mention in this
group are Dominica, Jamaica, and Virgin
Islands.
Cape of Good Hope is another strong
collection throughout.
Orange River Colony is a very interest-
ing exhibit, containing many rare things.
Mr. Abraham's general collection is
without question the largest ever formed
and exhibited in the colony, and displays
a wonderful power for collecting for
which the owner deserves credit.
L. V. Vaughan.
This collection, mounted in Gibbons'
" Imperial Album," was without doubt
the finest mounted general collection in
the Exhibition, a special feature being
the perfect condition of the stamps, and
Mr. Vaughan deserves great credit for
having got together such a remarkably
fine and valuable collection. It was un-
fortunate that the collection arrived after
the judging had been finished, and thus
failed to secure a medal, which it richly
merited.
The most noticeable things in this col-
lection were British Guiana, 1850, 12c,
blue (damaged) ; 1852, ic, magenta, and
4c, deep blue, in fine state; 1853 fine
post-marked specimens; 1856, 4c,
magenta; i860, ic, rose, used and un-
used; ic, brown-red; and a variety of
shades of all perforations; 1862, ic, rose,
Type I. ; 1878-81, complete set of pro-
visionals, used and unused, including
the very rare 2c. on 12c. Official of 1876
with double surcharges ; also the ic. and
2C Baldwin issue, without " Specimen."
All other subsequent issues were shown
very nearly complete, both used and un-
used.
The West Indian Islands are a fairly
strong lot, and include many rare stamps.
The most complete countries are British
Somaliland, Seychelles, and Gambia.
The whole collection is quite up to date
in all King's Heads.
A. B. Anderson.
A collection mounted in Gibbons' " Im-
perial Album," Spanish countries being
the best-represented group.
Other entries in this class were : — James
F. Green, G. A. H. Goring, and T. A.
Pope.
Class III. (Juniors).
General Collections in any form of
Album.
M. McTurk.
Prize, Postage Album.
A fair collection, containing a few rare
stamps, such as British Guiana i860 8c.
Official and 1876 4c. Official, both un-
used ; also a good collection of Barbados.
The mounting reflected credit, and was
ahead of the other competitors.
The other exhibitors in this section were
— M. H. Irving, B. Irving, B. Sykes, and
J. A. Sykes. The exhibit of the last-
named was specially mounted on sheets,
United States being perhaps the best
country shown. The exhibits in this sec
tion were disappointing.
Class IV.
Objects of interest connected with
Philately.
Royal Agricultural and Commercial
Society.
A collection of " Specimen " stamps,
wrappers, and envelopes of the world.
T. A. Pope.
A set of Sedang stamps. A photograph
of the Mauritius Post Office id. stamp.
The "Duvivier" bought by W. H.
Peckitt from Mme. Duvivier.
Rev. Canon Josa.
A photograph of the famous pair of
British Guiana circular 2c, rose, of 1851.
An Exhibit of Forged Stamps.
W. C. H. Da Silva.
A dealer's exhibit, including a large
variety of cheap stamps done specially
with the object of encouraging beginners.
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The earliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
East Africa and Uganda Protec=
torate.— Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
advise us of the issue of the 2ors. upon
multiple watermark paper.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
2ors. grey and stone.
Gold Coast. — The Monthly Journal men-
tions that the £d. is now arriving all in
green. Some of the low value bi-coloured
multiple watermark stamps have had a very-
short life, the forerunner of this for one.
Adhesive.
%d. green. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
South Australia. — The 2s. 6d. value,
with the new watermark, is now chronicled
in various contemporaries.
Adhesive.
2s. 6d. violet. Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. 12.
St. Vincent. — Ewen's Weekly states that
another value has appeared in the new
type, as shown below.
Adhesive.
3d. violet. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Tasmania. — Ewen's Weekly lists the ^d.
value with the new watermark.
A dhesive.
4d. yellow. Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. 12^.
Victoria. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt has sent
us a specimen of the recently issued 20s.
It is perforated 11, and the watermark is
sideways.
A dhesive.
20s. rose. Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. n.
New Issues.
145
Western Australia. — Ewen's Weekly
chronicles the 40!. and 56!. values with
the Crown and A watermark, and also a
new is. The latter is similar in appearance
to the recent 6d. , and is watermarked Crown
and WA.
4<i. red-brown.
5d. yellow.
Adhesives.
Wmk. Crown and A. Perf.
2\.
Wmk. Crown and WA. Perf. 14.
Foreign Countries.
Argentine Republic— A change in the
colour of the 3c. stamp is mentioned in the
Monthly Journal.
Adhesive.
3c. blue-green.
Austria.— Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
send us a 12I1. stamp of the current type.
Adhesive.
12I1. purple. Perf. 12J x 13.
Colombia. Santander. — We are in-
debted to the Monthly Journal for the follow-
ing list of provisionals formed by over-
printing the issues of 1905 with new values
(gold currency).
Adhesives.
Medio centavo (a) in green on 50c. yellow.
2 centavos in black on 5c. pale blue.
2 „ in blue on 10c. claret.
2 ,, in blue on 5c. blue green.
2 ,, in blue on 20c. marone.
2 ,, in blue on 5p. blue.
Cucuta. — The set here beim
folk
Adhesives.
Medio centavo (a) in black on 50c. red on yellow.
(b)
UN centavo in blue on ic. green on yellow.
2 centavos in green on 2c. rose on yellow.
in black on 10c. brown on yellow.
in blue on 2c. pale green.
in black on 5c. scarlet.
in blue on 10c. deep blue.
in blue on 20c. green on yellow.
France. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us a
specimen of the new 25c. It is of the type
shown below (without the earth).
Adhesive.
25c. deep bright blue.
Iceland. — Mr. W. T. Wilson sends us
specimens of the new sets, both for ordinary
and official use. They show the profile of
the present and late King of Denmark,
overlapping in profile.
Adhesives
3 aur yellow-brown.
4 aur scarlet and grey.
5 aur green.
6 aur sepia and grey.
10 aur scarlet.
16 aur brown.
20 aur blue.
25 aur blue-green and grey-brown.
40 aur red-lilac.
50 aur red-lilac and grey.
ikr. brown and ultramarine.
2kr. blue-green and black-brown.
5kr. slate and pale brown.
Official stamps.
3 aur sepia and yellow.
4 aur ,, green.
5 aur ,, brown.
10 aur ,, blue.
16 aur ,, carmine.
20 aur ,, yellow-green.
50 aur ,, lilac.
Italy. Offices in Crete. — Messrs.
Whitfield King & Co. send us the new 5c.
stamp, overprinted " La Canea " in black.
Adhesive.
5c. green. Surcharged " La Canea" in black.
Montenegro. — We have recently seen
specimens of the new set just issued. They
are printed on plain white paper and are
perforated 12^. We hope to illustrate the
design later.
Adliesives.
ip. pale brown.
5p. green,
iop. carmine.
15P. blue.
2op. orange.
23P. dark blue.
35P. brown.
5op. violet.
Postage Due stamps,
5p. brown,
iop. violet.
25P. rose.
5op. green.
A.R. Stamp.
25P. olive-brown.
146
The Philatelic Record.
Paraguay. — E wen's Weekly states that
another value of the 1904 type has appeared,
a ioc.
Adhesive.
ioc. emerald green.
Russia. Offices in China. — The
Monthly Journal has received the two recent
high values overprinted for use here. On
the 5r. the surcharge is in red, while in the
case of the higher value it is in blue.
Adhesives.
5r. pale blue, deep blue, and green. Surcharged in
red.
ior. grey, scarlet, and yellow. Surcharged in blue.
Notes and News.
TYMMMEEADDLI1NN.
This mysterious combination of letters
will probably be familiar to readers of
Gibbons' Stamp Weekly as embodying the
name of a serial story which has just been
completed in its pages. It is not surprising
that although for some weeks a prize was
offered, and its value more than once in-
creased, for the reconstruction of the title
out of these jumbled letters, no one proved
equal to the task, and that it was therefore
left to the Editor to announce it as " Me
and Myn Limited," by the well-known
writer, Mr. S. R. Crockett. The book is
now published by Mr. T. Fisher Unwin at
a cost of 6s., and is, we believe, the first
philatelic novel by a British writer. The
story deals with the enthusiasm for stamps
of a boy and girl, an enthusiasm which
those of us who were collectors in our
school-days can well appreciate, as we can
sympathise with their bitter disappointment
at the apparent failure of their early efforts
to benefit themselves and others by acting
as dealers, and can rejoice in their ultimate
success. Mr. Crockett has departed con-
siderably from his usual style ; we miss the
historical element and the broad Scotch,
difficult of interpretation sometimes to the
southerner ; but the book is written in his
brightest manner, the plot is well worked
out, and the denouement, although of the
usual satisfactory nature, is brought about
in a way quite unexpected. The author is
evidently a philatelist, and we wonder why
he constantly uses the word " squares " for
what are generally known as "blocks."
Perhaps this is Scotch ! One passage is dis-
tinctly worth reproduction : — " When in
doubt — collect stamps ! When in tempta-
tion—get out your stampbook and forget
everything else ! When bad tempered and
wanting to kick somebody — kick your
stampbook ! " Altogether a quite readable
volume for the holiday season.
France.
We have received Monsieur Arthur
Maury's " Histoire des Timbres-Poste
Francais," a large volume which is most
lavishly illustrated. The publication is
of too great importance to be hurriedly
reviewed, so we will return to the subject
next month. In the meantime we may say
that its published price, 5 francs, makes
it perhaps the cheapest work of its kind
so far published.
Ceylon.
We lately came across a curious pro-
duct of the faker's gentle art. It was a
label that purported to be the Ceylon Rs.
2.50 stamp, mint, perf. 14. The upper
portion of the stamp was genuine, but
the lower section was entirely false. The
stamp was originally S.G's. No. 152,
" IR. 12c." on 2 Rs. 50 cents, but the
surcharged portion had been torn away,
and an entirely new piece of paper with
false perforations added on, with the
missing design painted in with exquisite
finish. The join was almost invisible,
and the entire product was dangerous
enough to deceive almost anyone. These
" Suevic" tactics in stamps are strongly
to be condemned. — The Philatelic Journal
of India,
Notes and News.
147
Philatelic Exhibition.
To be held in Calcutta in December, 1901 .
The Philatelic Society of India will hold
an Exhibition of Postage, Fiscal, and Tele-
graph Stamps, in Calcutta, during the
ensuing cold season.
The Exhibition is open to all exhibitors,
whether members of the Society or not.
Adhesive stamps only will be admitted ;
also curiosities of philatelic interest.
Stamps must be mounted on sheets
measuring asnearly as possible nin.by8|in.
The sheets will be arranged in glazed frames
measuring inside 2ft. nfin. by ift. ufin.,
and eight sheets of the measurements given
can be placed in each frame. The Com-
mittee recommend that moveable leaves of
this size from albums be used.
Collections of stamps in bound books
will not be accepted.
The Committee reserve the right to reject
any stamps sent in for exhibition, without
giving a reason. Forgeries, unless shown
as such, will disqualify an exhibit from
competition.
Notice from intending exhibitors of their
intention to exhibit, and of the approximate
number of sheets they will send in, must
reach the Honorary Secretary before the
15th November, and exhibits must be in
the hands of the Committee before the 1st
December, 1907.
The Committee will take every possible
precaution for the safety of the exhibits
while under their charge, but cannot accept
responsibility for theft or loss either in
transit or while exhibits are in Calcutta.
All exhibits will be returned immediately
after the close of the Exhibition.
Exhibitors sending exhibits by rail or
post are requested to pack the sheets flat
(not rolled up) in wooden cases, either tin-
lined or securely covered with wax cloth.
All exhibits must be sent to the Honorary
Secretary, Exhibition Committee.
A Committee of Judges will be formed
later. The Judges shall refuse an award in
any class where there is no exhibit of
sufficient merit to deserve one. Awards
will in all cases be made on the following
basis : — Completeness, 50 % ; Condition,
20 % ; Rarity, 20 % ; Arrangement, 10 %.
No single competitor may win more than
one medal in any class, nor more than four
medals altogether (exclusive of special
medals).
The Committee earnestly solicit the co-
operation of philatelists everywhere, in
order that this Exhibition, the fourth of its
kind held in Calcutta, may be a truly
representative one, and worthy of the
Philatelic Society of India.
Members of the Society donating medals
for competition will very kindly send early
intimation of their intention of doing so.
In addition to the medals offered in the
various classes, special medals will also be
included, as desired by donors.
Section I. — British Empire.
Class I. : Great Britain. — One silver
medal.
Class II. : British India. — One silver
medal ; one bronze medal.
Class III. : Any three of the Indian
" Convention " States. — One silver medal ;
one bronze medal.
Class IV. : Any single State of the Indian
" Feudatory " States (limited to three en-
tries for any single exhibitor).— One silver
medal ; one bronze medal.
Class V. : Any single European or Asiatic
British Colony (limited to three entries for
any single exhibitor). — One silver medal;
one bronze medal.
Class VI. : Any two Australasian Colonies.
— One silver medal ; two bronze medals.
Class VII. : Any single American British
Colony, excluding West Indies (limited to
three entries for any single exhibitor). — One
silver medal ; one bronze medal.
Class VIII. : Any three West Indian
British Colonies. — One silver medal.
Class IX. : Any two African British Colo-
nies. — One silver medal ; two bronze medals.
Section II. — Foreign Countries.
Class I : Any single European Country
or European Colony (limited to three entries
for any single exhibitor). — Three silver
medals ; three bronze medals.
Class II. : Any single Asiatic Country
(limited to two entries for any single exhibi-
tor).— One silver medal ; two bronze medals.
Class III. : United States. — One silver
medal.
Class IV. : Any other Foreign Country
not included in Classes I. or II. (limited to
two entries for any single exhibitor).. — One
silver medal ; two bronze medals.
Section III. — Special.
Class I. : Any 25 rarities of the British
Empire, each stamp to be worth not less
than £25. — One silver medal ; one bronze
medal.
Class II. : Any 25 rarities of any Foreign
Countries, each stamp to be worth not less
than £25. — One silver medal.
Class III. : Any 25 rarities of India or
Native States. — One silver medal.
Section IV. — Non-Postal.
Class I. : Fiscals and Telegraphs of Brit-
ish India. — One silver medal.
Class II. : Fiscals and Telegraphs of any
other Country or Colony. — One bronze
medal.
Class III. : Any other special exhibit of
any objects of philatelic interest. — One
bronze medal.
All communications relating to the Ex-
hibition should be addressed : — B. Gordon
Jones, Honorary Secretary, Exhibition Com-
mittee, Philatelic Society of India, 7, Mangoe
Lane, Calcutta.
148
The Philatelic Record.
Obituary.
Though his name was almost unknown
to the majority of stamp collectors, the
late Sir William Perkin, who died on
the 14th inst.j exercised, indirectly, a
great influence on the course of philately.
He was the discoverer of aniline dyes,
now so extensively used for stamp print-
ing. Last year was the jubilee of his
discovery of mauve, which was the first
of the coal tar colours to be found. This
colour was used on the familiar id. stamp
of Great Britain, of 1881, and was
known, chemically, as Perkin's mauve. —
Philatelic Journal of Great Britain.
Herts Society Dinner.
This annual function seems to have
caught on better than any other of a
similar kind. The climax one would
have thought was reached last year, and
one rather feared than otherwise that this
year's reunion would fall very flat.
This was far from being the case, in fact
the President always seems to have some-
thing up his sleeve when least it is ex-
pected. The chief guests of the evening
were Sir Lauder Brunton, the well-known
physician, who made a speech which has
been reported more fully by the Press in
general than any of its kind before, and
been made the subject of advertisement,
not for any patent medicine, but for
something which is claimed will obviate
the future use of all physic, to wit, the
building up of a fine collection of
postage stamps. Then, of course, there
was the Prince of Penny Postage, and the
world generally was well represented by
Sir Harry H. Johnston, G.C.M.G.,
K.C.B., who has explored Africa and
done good work in the nature of Empire
making, and "the world of art, to which
Philately owes so much, was most
fittingly represented " by Mr. Alfred
East, President of the Royal Society of
British Artists. The general attendance
of members and philatelic stars was very
gratifying.
Mr. Harrison Hill, ably assisted, gave
one of his most pleasing and inimitable
entertainments, which was well inter-
spersed by speeches by the leading lights
present. These were more interesting
than usual, but too long to reproduce
here. The President, in his reply, inti-
mated that he intended to publish a
Monthly Report of the Herts Philatelic
Society in the form of a small journal
for the eight months during which the
meetings are held.
Breitfuss Collection.
This world-wide known collection has
gone the way of all flesh (philatelic), and
the price paid constitutes a record. Eor
some time the writer has known of the
willingness of the owner to sell if he
could get an equitable price. Some years
ago a great effort was made to induce the
Russian Government to acquire it for the
nation. Mr. Breitfuss was especially
desirous of this being done, and would
for the purpose, we believe, have relaxed
a little in price so that his native country
should have the benefit of possessing so
fine a collection. The death of the late
Grand Duke Alexis Michaelovitch, who,
perhaps alone of the Grand Dukes, was
interested as a collector himself, effec-
tively put an end to Mr. Breitfuss's hopes.
The collection has been acquired by
Messrs. Stanley Gibbons & Co., Ltd., and
we understand is to be broken up and put
on sale in the autumn. It will take until
then to rearrange the countries, which
requires doing owing to the overcrowding
of the albums in which the collection is
at present mounted, and the affixing of
prices.
Honduras' s Fall from Grace.
We cite the following example of com-
mercial integrity, not because it is
thought that the action of the dealers who
were approached in discouraging the cir-
culation of a pernicious product that
might carry profit to the distributor is of
striking exception, but to reflect a sinister
light on the methods of irresponsible
officialdom in some countries, which, how-
ever, do not long remain unsuspected.
The following paragraph from the April
number of the monthly Circular, issued
by the Scott Stamp & Coin Company, is
headed : Honduras's Fall from Grace : —
"After posing as a shining example,
philatelically speaking, for her sister
Central American countries for several
years past, Honduras, or at least some of
her officials, appear to have again gone
into the stamp business for revenue only.
The latest ' doings ' are in connection with
the new issue. Last fall, several months
before the new stamps were to be issued,
we were asked to make an offer for an
entire sheet of the 1 peso, imperforate,
which we were assured could be arranged
to go down with other values and fall
into the right hands. Later the propo-
sition was changed so as to include the
entire set imperforate. Still later came
an additional offer of an error of the 5c.
to be printed in the wrong colour. With
all of these tempting schemes we abso-
lutely refused to have anything to do,
and stated plumply that if any of these
purposely-made errors came on the market
we should print what we knew as to their
standing. Lately we have been informed
that a market has been found for the im-
perforates, but that the 5c. in the wrong
colour, while they were printed, have since
been destroyed. All of which we hope
our readers will digest, but, in the course
of three or four years, some one will prob-
ably write complaining that we do not
list these things in our catalogue,
'although So-and-So does.' "—The Phila-
telic Journal of India.
THE
Philatelic Record
AUGUST, 1907.
Editorial Notes.
WE shall soon be at the opening of the next philatelic session ;
in the ordinary course of events we suppose our next
number will contain the syllabuses of the leading Philatelic
Societies in this country ; the programme of one of them is already so
complete that it could appear in this number. To those
Y* orv secretaries who are less fortunate in this respect and
who doubtless are at the present moment employing
all the wiles they can think of with a view to producing a pro-
gramme worthy of the occasion, we would suggest, in addition to the
staple commodities of papers on certain countries and displays, the
attempt to get the members to combine to seriously devote their
energies to the collection and discussion at monthly meetings of the
stamps of one particular country. The object of this is to stir up a
lasting and not merely ephemeral interest in the proceedings, a desider-
atum which cannot be attained unless the members are both keen on
the collection of the country's stamps and join generally in discussing
difficult points concerning them which call for elucidation. The
adoption of the system suggested we know from past experience creates
a healthy spirit of rivalry amongst the participants, whereby their
powers of perception and acquisitiveness are wonderfully sharpened.
A good deal seems to have been written recently concerning philatelic
literature, and special attention called to the usefulness of a well stocked
library, whether it be the property of the private indi-
F e*\ vidua! or that of a Society. The success or failure of
the library from a Society point of view depends almost
entirely upon the member filling the post of Librarian. It is true
he cannot make the members read, but a greater use is made of the
library when the Librarian himself is active in his duties ; his enthu-
siasm seems to be infectious.
The proposal which we publish this month to found a Philatelic
Literary Society is a step forward which we did not altogether contem-
plate at the moment, although we wish it every success. It may be
the time is ripe ; personally we hope it is. All the same, we venture
to point out that the objective of the members of such a Society may
not be coincidal with that of the Librarian of a provincial Philatelic
Society. The rarest books are not by any means the most instructive,
and in philately this is especially the case.
150 The Philatelic Record.
Notable Philatelists.
T. H. Hinton.
TO be interviewed is no new experience to Mr. Hinton. He was
first subjected to the ordeal fourteen years ago after a trip to
America, wherein he tells of the stamp men he met during
his journey, and is himself referred to as " The Philatelist of Chelsea."
About that time we fancy Chelsea was more celebrated than it is
to-day — it is no longer the home of Mr. Hinton, Putney, at present,
claiming the distinction.
Mr. Hinton has been actively interested in stamps since the year
1868. At the present he has a fairly large general collection, the
first volume of which, containing those issued between 1840 and 1879,
was awarded a bronze medal at the London Exhibition, 1906, at
which he also secured a silver medal for a specialised collection of
Great Britain used. Mr. Hinton is an example of an earnest and
patient collector, imbued with a zest for the pursuit and everything
which pertains to its advancement, and from this standpoint
is an ardent supporter of Exhibitions. His most notable suc-
cess has been mentioned, but he has also attained honours before,
notably at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, when he took the
highest award for the stamps of the British Empire. His con-
nection in the official capacity of Hon. Secretary of the International
Philatelic Union for the past fourteen years has done more that any-
thing else to put the seal of fame upon Mr. Hinton as a serious worker
in "the cause." The I.P.U. is, we believe, the oldest Society of its
kind (with the exception of the Royal Philatelic Society) in Great
Britain, it has at times had a very flattering number of members, and
done a certain amount of good, but, without in the least disparaging
the efforts of Mr. Hinton or previous Secretaries before him, has never
quite achieved that success which it deserved.
It was in the very year that Mr. Hinton returned from America
that he was elected Hon. Secretary in place of Mr. Bickers, and since
then he has both striven very hard and devoted a large amount of
time to making the Society that which it was the aim of its founders
it should become, a second edition of the well-known Society in
Germany. During his term of office, if he has failed in this object, he
has at all events stimulated interest, has schemed and successfully
carried through inaugural philatelic lantern displays in London, and
been able to arrange for and hold a series of meetings each season, at
which interesting and valuable papers have been read, a part of the
objects of the Union which had been allowed to slide by predecessors
in office. So zealous is he in furthering the interests of the I.P.U.
that he refuses to become a member of any other English Philatelic
Society ; he, however, has joined many both on the continent and in
America. His contributions to literature have been mainly on the
popular side of the hobby, though his useful little book called " Hints
on Stamp Collecting " has sold very well, and been of great assistance
to beginners, He is also a compiler of a series of Albums, in which he
inaugurated the system of grouping the British Empire and the
various continents separately.
Notable Philatelists.
T. H. Hinton.
152 The Philatelic Record.
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal"
Stamps of Switzerland.
By A. de Reuterskiold.
(Continued from Page 115).
Forgeries.
No. 1 . — Very poor imitations with inscription INS in an oval with
teeth, but no rays.
No. 1 (a). — The P of Poste does not touch the frame line; there is
no stop after Geneve, and the accent on the second e is acute ; the 5
is much too large. There is no stop after Cantonal.
No. 1 (b). — The P of Poste does not touch the frame line; there is
no stop after Geneve, and no accent over the second e ; there is a wide
space between L and UX. The eagle has a very sharp pointed beak ;
the 5 is too large, and there is no stop after Cantonal.
No. 7 (c). — The inscription Poste de Geneve is in too small letters,
and too far from the top of the stamp ; the handle of the key is a
transverse oval, quite unlike the genuine. There is no stop after
Cantonal.
Postmarks : A single lined circle, four concentric circles, an oval
containing parallel lines, a grille of parallel lines, etc., all in black.
These three forgeries exist printed in black on green, in black on
pink, and in green on white.
No. 2. — In this forgery the glory is better imitated, but the inscrip-
tion in the centre is also INS. In the left-hand label the inscription
is FIST instead of POST.
This forgery also exists in black on green, in black on pink, and in
green on white.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in black, or a rect-
angle of parallel bars in black.
No. 3. — Very similar to No. 2, with the same errors, INS and FIST,
but in this forgery the rays of the glory are very long, and go through
all the letters of Poste de Geneve. This is evidently intended to be an
imitation of the type with crowned eagle, but the eagle has no crown.
This forgery exists printed in black on green, and in green on white.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 153
No. 4. — This is at once recognised by the inscription in the glory,
which is I.H.S., with a stop after each letter. There is also a wide
space between the / and the 0 of Cantonal, which is not found in other
forgeries.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in black or in red.
No. 5. — This stamp is too wide, viz., iyjmm. Poste de Geneve is in
too large letters, IHS in too small letters. There is a stop after 5.
(I do not possess this forgery, and from the description it may be the
one described under No. 4, small eagle).
No. 6. — The rays of the glory go through the d of de and the Ge of
Geneve. The letters IHS are of the correct size, but there are no signs
of the larger letters more or less erased. The handle of the key is quite
different from the original ; it is in the shape of a trefoil and uncoloured,
none of the lines of the background showing through it. There is no
stop after Cantonal.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in red.
No. 7. — There is no sign of the partly erased letters IHS. The last
e of Geneve touches the inner frame line, and there is no stop after it.
There is no shading on the TENEBRAS scroll. The handle of the
key is too light, and none of the background lines show through it.
There is no stop after Cantonal, but the foot of the / is slightly pro-
longed to the right. This forgery was made by Goegg, of Geneva, in
1886, and sold with ''facsimile" printed on the back in microscopic
letters.
Postmarks : A good imitation of the first rosette of Geneva in red.
No. 8. — -This is one of the best forgeries. There is no sign of the
erased letters IHS ; there is no stop after Geneve. The rays of the
glory touch the foot of the second stroke of the 11 of Geneve. The end
of the upper fork of the LUX label is cut off by the inner frame line.
There are only fifteen vertical lines in the key half of the shield, and
there is no stop after Cantonal. This forgery was printed both on light
and dark green paper by Champion, of Geneva, in 1888. It generally
bears the word " facsimile " stamped across the face of the label.
No. 9. — Very blotchy print ; the glory is almost a solid black mass,
the accent over the second e of Geneve is too near the letter, and quite
horizontal ; there is no stop after this word. There seem to be about
twenty-one vertical lines in the key half of the shield, but they are
difficult to count. The second a of Cantonal is badly formed, and has
hardly any head. This stamp belongs to Fournier, of Geneva's first
set, brought out about 1900. I have only seen it printed on light
green paper.
Postmarks : The same as those used for forgeries Nos. 11 and 12 of
the double stamp.
No. 10. — This is a very faithful copy of the original. The second
E of TENEBRAS is too prominent, and seems larger than the other
letters. There are about eighteen lines in the key half of the shield,
154 The Philatelic Record.
and none of them trespass either at the top or the bottom on the frame
of the shield. The upright stroke of the t of Port, which is very thin
in the original, is too thick in this forgery. Made by Fournier, of
Geneva, in 1905, and printed both on dark and light green paper.
Postmarks : Imitations of second and third rosettes of Geneva in red.
No. 11. — Photo-lithographic forgery by Venturini, of Turin; very
dangerous, and differing from the original in minor details only, the
principal one being a small uncoloured spot in the middle of the body
of the eagle. This forgery exists on dark and light green paper.
Postmarks : Although Venturini's forgeries are generally unused, I
have seen one with a very good imitation of the second rosette of
Geneva in red.
The Geneva 5c. with Crowned Eagle.
Genuine.
This is the envelope stamp which was cut out of the remaining
stock in 1849, and sold as an adhesive.
Printed in green on rather rough yellowish-white wove paper ; the
stamp is 2oJmm. high by 17J wide. The letters of Geneve are larger than
those of Poste, and there is a stop after the former word. The letters
JHS are larger and darker than those of TENEBRAS, and there is a
circumflex accent over the H. One ray of the glory runs up clear
between de and G ; the eagle's wing touches the frame of the shield in
several places, but the top feather does not touch it. The P of Poste is
close to the frame, but it does not touch it ; the s of this word is quite
flat at the bottom. The glory extends from under the P of Poste to the
stop after Geneve. POST and LUX are in smaller letters than TENE-
BRAS, but can be easily read. The right-hand forked end of the
scroll just touches the thin outline of the frame, the left-hand end is
f mm. from the frame. There are two short lines of shading after the
S of TENEBRAS, but none before the T. There are fourteen
vertical lines in the key half of the shield. The central dividing line
of the shield, prolonged downwards, would pass almost clear to the
right of the first a of Cantonal ; there is a small stop after C which is
not always very clear. There are twelve dots between the wing and
the beak of the eagle, but some of them are very small.
Postmarks: The envelopes used in 1843 and 1844 are always post-
marked with the first Geneva rosette in red ; the stamps used as
adhesives in 1849 are obliterated with the fourth rosette in red, and
occasionally with the Geneva grille or the Confederation grille in
black, or PD in a circle in blue.
Forgeries.
No. 1. — Printed on greyish paper. The stamp is 20mm. high by
17 wide; there is no stop after Geneve. The P of Poste and the e of
Geneve are some way from the frame lines ; there is no accent over the
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 155
H of JHS. The rays of the glory extend through the entire inscrip-
tion, and touch the frame at the top and on the left side ; neither of
the scrolls touch the frame. There is no shading in the TENEBRAS
label. The eagle's wing does not touch the side of the shield, but the
top feather touches the upper frame of it. There is no stop after C,
but there is a stop after Cantonal. The dividing line of the shield is
over the centre of the a. There are seven dots between the wing and
the beak of the eagle.
Postmarks : Parallel lines in red.
No. 2. — Printed on smooth white paper. The stamp is 21mm. high
by 17 J wide. The P of Poste touches the frame line ; the glory extends
from under the s of Poste to the last e of Geneve. The thin inner frame
on the left side of the stamp is too long, and projects slightly above the
inner horizontal line of the top frame. There are eight or nine dots
between the wing and the beak of the eagle, and there is no stop after
C. In all the specimens I have seen, there is a white patch cutting
the flag of the 5 into two parts.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in red.
No. 3. — The stamp is 2oJmm. high by 17J wide. There is a white
space below os of Poste, some of the rays of the glory being broken
away. There are no lines of shading after the S of TENEBRAS.
There are only thirteen lines in the key half of the shield, there being
only two instead of three short ones above the barrel of the key. The
lower limb of the C projects some way beyond the head, and there is
no stop after it. This is one of the set issued by Champion, of Geneva,
in j888, and generally bears the word " facsimile " stamped across the
face.
No. 4. — Printed on smooth yellowish paper. The stamp is 2oJmm.
high by 17 J wide. The inscription, Poste de Geneve, is in too large
letters, and the P touches the frame. The glory is very lightly printed
and hardly visible. The eagle's wing does not touch the frame of the
shield anywhere ; there are seventeen or eighteen vertical lines in the
key half of the shield. There is no stop after C, and there are sixteen
or seventeen dots between the wing and the beak of the eagle. This
forgery also exists printed in black on green.
Postmarks : Imitation of the Zurich rosette in red.
(To be continued).
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Philatelic Libraries.
By Q. Lionel Campbell.
(Read before the Manchester Philatelic Society on January 25th, 1907).
(Continued from Page 122).
THE periodicals published in England are very numerous and date
back to 1862, when the first numbers of the Monthly Intelligence
and the Stamp Collector's Review were published in Manchester
and Liverpool respectively. Neither lived for more than two years.
Published from Manchester we have had : —
The British and Foreign Stamp and Coin Advertiser (Jones).
8 nos. 1864.
Once a Month, or the Stamp Collector's Advertiser (Gloyn,
Ailing, & Gloyn). 9 nos. 1863.
Stamp Collector's Pocket Companion (Thorpe & Burns.)
1 no. 1865.
In Liverpool there have been quite a lot of enterprising philatelic
publishers : —
The Liverpool Stamp Advertiser (Jones). 1863.
The Liverpool and Newport Stamp Advertiser (Jones). 2
vols. 1864.
The Liverpool Stamp Collector's Journal (Wroe). 4 nos.
1865.
Magazine of Philately (Birtwhistle). 1 no. 1885.
Philatelic Quarterly Advertiser. 2 nos. 1884.
Stamp Collector's Review (Moor & Co). 19 nos. 1862.
Stamp Collector's Gazette (Birtwhistle). 3 nos. 1888.
Other Lancashire towns have also published papers, but these have
all died very young.
The principal English journals which have been published monthly
are : —
The Stamp Collector's Magazine, from 1863-1874, with 12
vols.
Alfred Smith's Monthly Circular, from 1875 to date, with ^
vols.
English Specialists' Journal, from 1895-1897, with 2 vols.
Foreign Stamp Collector's Journal, from 1878-1901, with 23
vols.
The London Philatelist, from 1892 to date, with 16 vols.
Stanley Gibbons' Monthly Journal, from 1890 to date, with
18 vols.
Morley's Philatelic Journal, from 1900 to date, with 6 vols.
The Philatelist, from 1866 to 1876, with 10 vols.
The Philatelic Record, from 1879 to date, with 28 vols.
Philatelic Libraries. 157
The Philatelic Journal of Great Britain, from 1891 to date,
with 17 vols.
The Philatelic Chronicle and Advertiser, from 1892 to date,
with 16 vols.
The Stamp News, from 1882 to 1895, with n vols.
Stamps from 1897 to I9°2, with 6 vols.
E wefts Weekly Stamp News has now run into some 15 volumes,
having commenced in 1899. Gibbons' Weekly, first published in 1904,
has now entered into its sixth volume. There have been 16 volumes
of the Stamp Collector's Fortnightly published since 1895. During 1891
to 1896 a series of annuals were published by the proprietors of the
Stamp News, but these were dropped on the Stamp News being absorbed
by the Philatelic Record.
In the United States, the American Journal of Philately was pub-
lished from 1888 to 1906.
From India, we get the Philatelic Journal of India, published for
about ten years by the Indian Philatelic Society.
It will be seen that philatelic literature, even if you only touch the
portion I have suggested, gives you a tremendous field, and it would
hardly be wise to attempt a larger area without you had made up your
mind to not only spend a good deal of money, but also to devote a very
large portion of your life.
It is now a generally accepted condition that for the knowledge a
library contains to prove of general use to the members of a society or
to the public, it must first possess a catalogue of its contents ; and
secondly, that such catalogue should be printed.
There is a great difference between Cataloguing and Indexing.
Cataloguing consists in arranging titles of books into various divisions,
the entries in more general form of catalogue being placed under either
title, author, subject, or subjects. In effect, Cataloguing means dealing
with books in bulk in a general way.
On the other hand, Indexing deals with the subject much more
minutely. Thus while each book may in the ordinary dictionary
catalogue appear half a dozen times under various headings, an
index to the same books might cover many pages. As an example of
Indexing and Cataloguing, the following, given some years ago in the
Stamp Collector's Fortniglitly, is the best I can think of: — " Hardy &
" Bacon's Stamp Collector might be catalogued under the name of the
" two authors, under the title of Stamp Collector, under the subject of
" Philately, and possibly under the names of the series to which it
" forms a part, namely, Collector series, but the index to the same
" book takes up nearly six pages, double columns, and even then is
" nothing like so full as it might be."
(To be continued.)
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The earliest information as to Nezv Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
Barbados. — The Monthly Journal states
that a new printing of three values of the
Nelson stamps has taken place ; this is
upon multiple watermark paper.
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Jd. black and grey.
2d. black and yellow.
2|d. black and ultramarine.
East Africa and Uganda Protec=
torate. — The ir. is the latest to appear
upon the multiple watermark paper ; so far
the 2, 3, 4, 5, and 2or. are to hand.
Gibraltar.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends
us the 2^d. printed in ultramarine ; the 2^d.
lilac on Blue has thus had a very short life.
Adhesive.
2jd. ultramarine. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Leeward Islands.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt
informs us that he has received advice of
the issue of the id. printed all in carmine.
Adhesive.
id. carmine. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Mauritius. — Ewen's Weekly has the ir.
watermark CA and Crown multiple.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
ir. grey and carmine.
Montserrat. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends
us the 2jjd. value upon multiple watermark
paper.
Adhesive.
ir. green. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
New Issues.
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Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
2^d. ultramarine and grey -black.
New South Wales.— The Australian
Philatelist reports the gd. and iod., with
Crown and A watermark, perforated 11.
Adhesives.
gd. brown and blue. Wink. Crown & A. Perf. ir.
iod. violet. ,, ,, „
Papua. — Mr. W. T. Wilson has received
the £d. and 4d. values overprinted with a
different type of surcharge, smaller in size.
E. W.S.N, gives the undermentioned num-
bers of the first issue, which was made on
8th November, 1906.
Adhesive.
Surcharged " Papua." New type.
^d. green and black.
4d. brown and black.
The numbers referred to are as follows : —
%d .. 29,190
id 48,060
2d 70,170
2jd 25,230
4d 8,100
6d n»55o
IS- , 13,590
2s. 6d 13,410
Sierra Leone. — The Monthly Journal
chronicles the id. and 2^d. values in single
colours ; the Jd. we listed a few issues
back.
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple,
id. carmine.
2j§d. ultramarine.
Straits Settlements. — The Monthly
Journal states that the 4c. is now printed all
in carmine.
Adhesive.
4c. carmine. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
The same journal also gives the numbers
of the recent surcharged Labuan stamps ;
they are as follows : —
6,000
IC.
4,000
2C.
3 0,000
3C
28,800 . .
8c.
41,700 ..
IOC.
46,200
25c.
42,800
50c.
43,800
1 dollar.
42,400
18c, surcharged 4c
28,200
16c, ,,
25,730 ..
12c, ,,
Tasmania. — Ewen's Weekly has been
advised of the issue of the is. value, water-
marked Crown and V, perforated 11.
Adhesive.
is. rose. Wmk. Crown and V. Perf. 11.
Transvaal. — Ewen's Weekly states that a
set of Unpaid Letter stamps has been issued
for this colony, and lists them as follows : —
Adhesives.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
-Jd. bluish green and black,
id. scarlet ,,
2d. orange ,,
3d. pale blue ,,
5d. violet ,,
6d. red-brown ,,
is. black and carmine.
Trinidad. — The following Postage Due
stamps are now to hand upon multiple
watermark paper.
Adhesives.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
4d. black. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
5d. „
8d. ,,
is. ,, ,, ,,
Foreign Countries.
Colombia. Bolivar. — The Monthly
Journal lists some more of the rubbish that
has appeared here of recent years as fol-
lows : —
Adhesives.
iop. deep blue on salmon, laid paper (Garcia de Tole-
iop. purple on rose, ,, ,, [do).
Registration stamp.
20c. orange on pale green, laid paper.
Too late stamp.
20c. purple on brown, laid paper.
Santander. — From the same source we
give the following lists of provisionals for
this state and Cucuta : —
Medio centavo in black on 50c. mauve.
UN ,, in blue on ip. black.
,, ,, in black on ip. blue.
2 centavos in red on 5c. yellow-green.
2 ., in black on 5c. blue-green.
2 ,, in green on 10c. rose.
2 ,, in black on 20c. green.
2 ,, in blue on 5p. rose.
2 ., in black on iop. carmine.
2 ,, in green on iop. red.
Medio centavo in black on 50c. red.
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Cucuta : —
Medio centavo in red on 50c. lilac.
UN ,, in black on ic. black.
,, ,, in blue on ip. yellow.
,, ,, in blue on ip. mauve.
2 centavos in blue on 5c. green on yellow.
2 ,, in blue on 10c. brown on yellow.
2 ,, in black on 20c. chocolate.
Costa Rica. Guanacaste.— The Monthly
Journal has received the fiscal stamps of
1881-1889 overprinted for use here. The
surcharge is in one of the types of tall thin
lettering, and is applied in the case of the
ic. and 5c. horizontally, and of the 10c'.
horizontally and vertically.
Adhesives.
ic. carmine. Surcharged " Guanacaste" in black.
5c. brown-red. ,, „
ioc. blue. ,, ,,
France. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt has shown
us the new 25c. in a slightly different shade
of blue to that first issued ; it is now a little
lighter.
Oceanic Settlements. — The Monthly
Journal states that the 5c. value has now
appeared in the pale shade.
Adhesive.
5c. yellow-green.
Iceland. — The design of the new series
is shown below.
Italy. Benadir. — Ewen's Weehly chroni-
cles another value of the Unpaid Letter
stamps — a 60c.
Adhesive.
Unpaid Letter stamp.
60c. orange-brown and carmine. Overprinted
" Somalia-Italiano-Meriodonale" in black.
Luxemburg.— The Monthly Journal has
received a set of Postage Due stamps. They
show the arms of the Duchy in the upper
part, with a space below in which the
denomination appears in black, name at
side, and " a payer " at foot.
Adhesives.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
5c. light green and black,
ioc.
125C. ,,
20c ,,
25c ,,
5°c
if. ,,
Montenegro. — Below we illustrate the
designs both of the new Postage and of the
Unpaid Letter stamps ; several values not
listed in our last are also specified.
>..■,-.-"...
ferns^ffi
Adhesive
2p.
black.
ik.
carmine.
2k
5k.
green,
brown.
Spain. Rio de Oro. — The Monthly
Journal states that an error has been dis-
covered in the sheets of 3p. stamps, a
4 peseta being interpolated in the centre.
Adhesive,
4p. blue-green. Error.
The Brighton Stamp Case.
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The Brighton Stamp Case.
On August 2nd, before the Brighton
magistrates, a young man known as A.
West (and said to be known also by the
aliases of G. Arnold, R. Newman, N.
Melville, and R. Holden) made his
appearance on a charge of attempting to
obtain by false pretences from Mr. T. C.
Appleton the sum of £4$, the monies of
the Stamp Trade Protection Association.
Formal evidence having been given, the
prisoner was remanded until August 9th.
The young man hitherto known as
" West," but whose real name is now
given as Harold Treherne, made a fur-
ther appearance before the Brighton
magistrates on August 9th on the charge
of attempting to obtain from T. C. Apple-
ton, on or about 24th July, the sum of
^45, the monies of the Stamp Trade Pro-
tection Association, with intent to cheat
and defraud.
Mr. E. M. Marx prosecuted, while Mr.
W. D. Peskett defended.
The magistrates on the Bench at the re-
sumed hearing on August 9th were Alder-
man Sendall (in the chair), Mr. Horton-
Stephens, Alderman Lowther, Mr.
Martin, and Mr. Mackintosh.
Mr. Marx, repeating the opening state-
ment he made at the last hearing, ex-
plained that there are postage stamps
which are surcharged by the offices
issuing them for certain purposes, a fact
which greatly increases their value.
Prisoner had been a dealer in stamps for
some years, although only 21, and in con-
sequence of his having placed orders for
large quantities of stamps which lend
themselves to surcharging, steps were
taken to see if he really wanted them for
a legitimate purpose, with the ultimate
result that the present charge was
brought against him.
Mr. William Boyd Kirkpatrick, stamp
dealer and importer, of 157, Strand, Lon-
don, said he had been in the stamp trade
about 15 years. He had had dealings
with a Mr. West, of 130, London Road,
Brighton, which began in December,
1905, and continued up to about a fort-
night ago. There were a number of
stamps which were worth much more sur-
charged than unsurcharged. Those sold
to West were those which lent themselves
to "surcharging," if a person wished to
defraud. Similar stamps had been at
some time surcharged by the authorities.
He bought these stamps in large quanti-
ties, and only once or twice purchased
stamps which could not be surcharged.
In April, 1907, witness received an order
from West for 100 one cent Labuan
stamps. This was a stamp which could
be surcharged. The form of surcharge
was the word "Brunei" in block letters
at the top. This and the following orders
aroused witness's suspicions, and, in con-
sequence, he communicated with Mr.
Appleton and Mr. Telfer. A meeting was
held on 31st May, at the offices of Mr.
Hadlow, 12, Adam Street, Strand, at
which witness, Mr. Hadlow, Mr. Oliver,
and Mr. Telfer were present. Certain
stamps were then marked with secret
marks — a pinhole in certain positions of
the stamp. Mr. Telfer made a record of
the marks, and witness and the others
present signed it. More stamps were
marked at a meeting on 26th June, and a
record was kept in the same way. All
these stamps had been ordered by
" West," to whom witness posted them.
When sent off all the stamps were unused
and unsurcharged. The first set sent com-
prised only penny red English stamps ;
the second set, in addition to three penny
red English, stamps of Negri Sembilan
(one of the Straits Settlements), Pahang,
Ceylon, and the Orange Free State. Wit-
ness had examined the album produced,
and recognised six 4 cent Ceylon lilac-
rose stamps as being those which were
marked in the way described. The price
charged for these stamps was 4d. each.
If genuinely surcharged, as they ap-
peared to be in the book, they would be
worth from 10s. to 25s. each. Witness
also identified three penny red Cyprus
stamps, which were supplied unsur-
charged to West at 3d. or 4d. each. If
genuinely surcharged, as they appeared
to be in the album, they would be worth
about £1 each. The " overprinting " was
very well done, and was very likely to
deceive. .
Genuinely surcharged stamps were
handed to the Bench to compare with the
alleged forgeries, which Mr. Monk said
were beautifully executed.
Continuing, witness said three of the
Negri Sembilan stamps and one Pahang
stamp in the album were also supplied by
him to West. The price charged for the
Negri Sembilan stamps was 4d. The
Pahang stamp was also sold for 4d., and
if surcharged, would be worth 5s. One
of the Negri Sembilan stamps, if sur-
charged, would be worth several pounds.
It was not known to exist in this state.
Witness also identified two Orange
Free State stamps. They were not " over-
printed " when he sent them out. He
received 2s. each for them ; surcharged
they would be worth £1 each. Three
stamps (produced) said to have been found
on prisoner, were also identified by wit-
ness, who supplied them in an unsur-
charged condition. Witness had been
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carefully through the collection of stamps
which he had received from Mr. Apple-
ton, and, excluding the stamps supplied
by witness, its value was ^10.
At this point the Bench adjourned for
lunch.
On the resumption, Mr. Kirkpatrick
corrected his statement that one of the
Negri Sembilan surcharged stamps in the
album was an unknown variety. In the
interval he had ascertained that it was
known.
Cross-examined by Mr. Peskett, witness
said he was a member of the Stamp Trade
Protection Association, Limited. During
the time West was dealing with him he
received considerable sums of money
from him. Questioned at some length he
adhered to his estimate of _^"io as being
the value of the collection of stamps in
the album produced. If he were selling
it entire he would be satisfied with £2
profit ; if he broke it up he should expect
more. Possibly in the latter case, he
would get ^20.
Mr. John vStanley Glasspool Telfer,
Secretary of the Stamp Trade Protection
Association, Limited, spoke as to attend-
ing the meetings mentioned by the last
witness, when certain stamps were
marked. Witness recorded the markings
as they were made. He identified the 15
stamps under discussion in this case, and
contained in the album (produced), as
being among those marked on those occa-
sions. Detective- Superintendent Wood
had handed to witness the stamps which
were alleged to have been found on
prisoner and at his house, and witness
picked out three which were also marked
at the two meetings. None of these
stamps were surcharged when they were
marked. Mr. Appleton had been nego-
tiating with " Mr. Arnold," of Russell
Square, Brighton, on behalf of the Pro-
tection Association, and on 26th July he
handed witness the stamp album pro-
duced.
Mr. Marx asked if shortly after the
arrest of the prisoner a quantity of
blocks, dies, stamps, &c, was shown to
witness.
Mr. Peskett objected to this question.
The police, he said, got hold of these
things in an illegal manner, and now
wanted to use them to the prejudice of
the prisoner. He contended that they
ought not to benefit by something they
did of an illegal nature. He protested
against this continual searching of
prisoners' houses without a search war-
rant when the warrant was only one of
arrest.
The Chairman said that surely every-
thing that would tend to the elucidation
of the matter at issue was desirable.
They had to avail themselves of all
means of getting at the truth.
Mr. Peskett : Illegal or not.
Mr. Marx said there was nothing in
the objection. The police were not
obliged to wait for a search warrant if
they thought it likely that things of this
sort were likely to be discovered in any-
body's house.
The magistrates decided to allow the
question, but made a note of the objec-
tion.
Mr. Marx then repeated his question,
and Mr. Telfer agreed that he had been
shown a small printing machine, blocks,
dies, plates, set-up type, proofs, and a
quantity of forged stamps, which were
alleged to have been found at prisoner's
house. The set-up type included the
necessary letters for surcharging the
Negri Sembilan and Ceylon stamps.
Cross-examined, witness said the
Stamp Trade Protection Association had
been in existence some years. There were
five Directors. He had neither a letter
nor a resolution of the Directors author-
izing him to pay ^45 for the collection
of stamps in the album produced.
Mr. Peskett : How are we trying to
get ^45 from your Association ?
Witness : Had it been necessary to pay
the £/\$ we should have had to find it.
Replying to further questions, witness
said he was unable to recall the terms
of any resolution authorizing him to com-
mence this prosecution, but promised to
produce the minute book of the Associa-
tion at the next hearing.
Re-examined, witness said he under-
stood his instructions were to take any
steps he thought necessary in the matter.
William Hadlow, stamp auctioneer and
J dealer, of Adam Street, Strand, London,
I spoke as to being present at the meetings
I when the stamps were marked. He iden-
j tified the fifteen in the collection (pro-
duced) as among those so treated, in ad-
dition to the three alleged to have been
found on prisoner. None of these stamps
were surcharged when he last saw them.
Francis Higby Oliver, partner in the
firm of Bright & Son, stamp dealers, of
164, Strand, London, gave similar evi-
dence.
Thomas Charles Appleton, stamp
dealer, carrying on business at Ben Rid-
ding, Yorkshire, said he first got into
communication with " G. Arnold," of
Russell Square, Brighton, a few months
back, when the latter sent him some
stamps on offer. He subsequently bought
some stamps from "Arnold." On the
24th July he received the collection of
stamps in the album which had been re-
ferred to during the hearing. In negotiat-
ing with prisoner, he was acting on
behalf of the Stamp Trade Protection
Association, Ltd., and would have expec-
ted the Association to pay any expense he
might be put to.
Cross-examined, witness said he would
have paid ^45 for the collection of
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stamps if it had been necessary for the
prosecution in this case.
Mr. Peskett : Have you ever paid £45
for a collection ?
Witness : I paid ,£3,000 for a collection
last year.
Re-examined, he said the collection was
worth £12 at the outside.
Mr. Oswald Marsh, of Borough High
Street, London, who had been called in as
an independent expert, valued the collec-
tion at from £8 to £10. Were all the
stamps what they professed to be, it
would be worth £50 or £60.
On the adjo.irned hearing on August
20th, the magistrates on the Bench were
Alderman Sendall (in the chair), Mr.
Beves, Alderman Colbourne, and Mr.
Martin.
The first case had been completed at a
previous hearing, and the evidence of
prosecutor in the second case to the effect
that he purchased a number of Ceylon
stamps, surcharged " On service," from
a " Mr. Morton," of Cross Street, Hove,
had also been taken.
John Frederick Sinden, 19, Cross
Street, Hove, attendant in mental cases,
said he also kept a tobacconist and con-
fectioner's shop at the address named.
He had received a number of letters at his
shop addressed to " T. Morton," for
which prisoner called.
Mr. Marsh, recalled, expressed the
opinion that the surcharging on the
Ceylon stamps which Mr. Appleton was
said to have purchased from " Morton,"
was not done by the Government.
Replying to Mr. Marx, witness said the
printing of the words "On Service" on
a slip of paper which was said to have
been found at prisoner's residence re-
sembled the printing on the stamps which
were alleged to be a forgery. An impres-
sion of the same words, which had been
taken from type alleged to have been
found " set up " at accused's house had
the same characteristics.
William Percy Barnsdall, a director of
Stanley Gibbons, Ltd., and who edited
the catalogue published by the Company,
which is accepted as the standard cata-
logue, said in his opinion the surcharges
on the Ceylon stamps in question were
forgeries. Witness also agreed with Mr.
Marsh's evidence as to the resemblance
between the printing on the stamps and
the pieces of paper produced.
George Edwin Terry, a practical
printer, with forty-five years' experience,
gave evidence as to " pulling " a proof of
the words "On Service" from the type
alleged to have been found "set up" at
prisoner's house. The impression had the
same characteristics as that of the alleged
forged stamps.
Detective-Superintendent Wood stated
that the paper bearing impressions of the
words "On Service " and the "set up "
type alluded to were found at prisoner's
house when he was arrested. Letters and
post-cards addressed to "J." or " T."
"Morton" were also discovered among
other documents.
This concluded the case for the prosecu-
tion on the second charge.
In accordance with a promise made at
the first hearing, the minute-book of the
Stamp Trade Protection Association, con-
taining the resolution directing the
present prosecution, was produced by Mr.
John Henry Telfer, Chairman of the
Company.
Cross-examined by Mr. Peskett, witness
said the Company was formed in 1900,
with a capital of £1,050, divided into
1,000 shares of £1 is. each. He agreed
that by 1st February, 1906, only 77 shares
had been taken up.
In reply to an objection by Mr. Marx
to his cross-examination, Mr. Peskett said
there was no evidence that the Company
had any money at all at the date of the
alleged frauds. Therefore, how could his
client be charged with attempting to get
what was not there?
Mr. Marx : It is larceny to attempt to
pick an empty pocket.
Mr. Peskett : You can't get anything if
there is nothing there.
Mr. Marx : " Regina v. Collins " de-
cided that you can get six months.
(Laughter.)
Further cross-examined, witness said
that the Company had considerably more
than £45 in the bank at the date of the
alleged frauds.
The Third Charge.
Mr. Marx was proceeding to open the
third case when Mr. Peskett objected on
the ground that he had had no notice
whatever of this charge. It was distinctly
understood that notice of any fresh
charge should be given him.
The Chairman said the magistrates had
decided to commit on the first two
charges, and suggested that it would be
better to proceed on the understanding
that Mr. Peskett should be granted an ad-
journment if he found it necessary.
After some further argument on the
point, this course was agreed to.
The first witness called on the new
charge was Harrison Percy Sharp, em-
ployed by Messrs. Ventom, Bull &
Cooper, auctioneers, of 35, Old Jewry,
who said that in October, 1906, he re-
ceived for auction four English stamps,
surcharged " O. W. Official," from a
" Mr. R. Newman," of 29, Bristol Road,
Brighton. They were catalogued in two
lots. Witness produced letters shewing
that his firm had on earlier dates sold
stamps for "A. West," " M. Melville,"
and " R. Newman," of Brighton. The
stamp auction sales of witness's firm were
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well known among collectors. At all of
them the genuineness of the stamps
offered was guaranteed. The two lots of
stamps sent up by "Mr. Newman"
fetched ^1 15s. Mr. Nissen purchased
one lot for 15s. The proceeds of the sale,
less commission, were afterwards for-
warded to " Mr. Newman."
Mr. Nissen, stamp dealer, 7, Southamp-
ton Row, London, said he specialized in
British stamps. He attended the auction
sale conducted by Messrs. Ventom, Bull &
Cooper, on nth October, 1906, and pur-
chased two unused Queen's head half-
penny stamps, one vermilion, and one
green, and surcharged " O. W. Official,"
for 15s. He purchased them without
examining them, accepting Messrs. Ven-
tom, Bull & Cooper's general guarantee of
genuineness. He had since discovered
marked differences between the "over-
print " on them and on genuinely-sur-
charged stamps. The impression on a
paper produced alleged to have been
found at prisoner's house was similar to
that on the alleged forged stamps.
Mr. Barnsdall, of Stanley Gibbons &
Co., recalled, also expressed the view that
the stamps purchased by Mr. Nissen were
forgeries, and that the impression on the
paper produced was similar to that on the
stamps. The value of the two stamps un-
surcharged would be id. ; surcharged
they would be worth 15s. or 20s. each.
Henry King, retired baker, said he had
received letters addressed to " R. New-
man " at his premises in Bristol Road,
which were called for by prisoner.
Detective- Superintendent Wood gave
evidence as to finding a piece of paper
bearing the impression " O. W. Official,"
at prisoner's residence. A letter was also
found from Messrs. Douglas Cook & Co.,
addressed to " M. Melville," to the effect
that a tenpenny " O. W. Official " stamp
which had been sent to them for sale had
been pronounced a forgery. Witness read
the present charge to prisoner that morn-
ing, and in reply he said, " I don't know
the man."
Mr. Marx intimated that was as far as
he was prepared to go that day.
The Chairman said they had heard no
evidence that made prisoner liable for the
false representation in the present case.
Mr. Marx said the evidence sufficiently
connected Messrs. Ventom, Bull &
Cooper, as prisoner's innocent agents,
with prisoner, as to make him liable for
any representation made by them.
The case was then formally adjourned
till Wednesday, the 28th inst.
Notes and News.
Postal Service in Paris, 1653.
M. Maury, in the Collectionneur de
Timbres-Poste, gives us some new and
interesting details about the early postal
service in Paris, which service, on
account of prepaid wrappers or enve-
lopes, must be considered as the begin-
ning of our present post office system.
So far we always understood that the
permission to issue these franking covers
was only given to M. de Valayer. M.
Maury has now discovered a decree,
dated July 19th, 1653, by which Count
Nogent and M. de Valayer were autho-
rised to appoint people to take letters
from one part of Paris to another. The
decree is very clear, and contains all
necessary details about collecting and
forwarding, that a good number of letter
boxes should be provided, about the
salary of the officials, the size of the
letters, &c. The privilege was given to
the two above-mentioned for forty years.
The decree was signed by King Louis
and countersigned by de Guenegaud.
The full text (a replica of the original)
is given in M. Maury's paper.
Afghanistan.
The stamp described in the catalogues
as of " 1868, no value, violet," is entirely
bogus. It was never in use at all, and
certainly never appeared as early as 1868,
at which period the country was in a state
of anarchy. Apparently it was produced
about 1888 in Kabul, for the especial edi-
fication of a European scientist (with a
philatelic weakness) who was at the time
travelling in the country. The faulty for-
mation of the Persian characters and the
irregular circle denote a careless and
illiterate engraver, and the date appears
to be 1 2 18, which would correspond, with
our 1810-1811 — a long way from 1868 !
The type of the design is a variant pro-
duct of the Abdur Rahman 1298 period,
when similarly printed circular stamps
from single dies in aniline inks were in
use. If this stamp had really been a
" Sher Ali " issue, it is more than prob-
able it would have been lithographed and
have existed in several types, instead of
being such a palpable copy of stamps of
a much later period. — The Philatelic
Journal of India.
Notes and News.
165
Leeds Philatelic Society.
The seventeenth annual meeting of
this Society was held at the Leeds In-
stitute, Cookridge Street, on May 7th,
the President, Mr. W. Denison Roebuck,
F.L.S., occupying the chair.
The Secretary's report, as also those
of the Treasurer and Librarian, were
read to the meeting and unanimously
adopted. The session has been one of
the most successful in the history of the
Society, which was founded in May,
1890, and is the oldest in the provinces;
and the all-round excellence of the dis-
plays and papers read (as duly reported
in the philatelic press) transcended pos-
sibly anything given in previous years.
The membership continues to increase,
and there are nine new members await-
ing election at the next meeting on
October 1st.
The financial position of the Society
is all that could be desired, a substantial
and increased balance having been
lodged at the bank. The Library has
been largely augmented, and this now
constitutes a valuable asset.
Exchange Section. — The Exchange
Manager read his report, which showed
that the percentage of sales has been
most satisfactory. The total amount of
these reached nearly ^375.
Office bearers elected for the year
1907-8 are as follows : — Hon. President,
M. P. Castle, J. P. (Vice-President of the
Royal Philatelic Society) ; President,
W. V. Morten, The Drive, Roundhay,
Leeds ; Senior Vice-President, C. W.
Harding, 1, Marlborough Grove, Leeds;
Junior Vice-President, J. W. Dufheld, 4,
South View Terrace, Headingley, Leeds ;
Hon. Treasurer, J. H. Thackrah, 54, St.
Michael's Road, Leeds ; Hon. Secretaries,
C. W. Harding, 1, Marlborough Grove,
Leeds; P. M. Knight, 47, Boar Lane,
Leeds; Hon. Librarian, F. A. Padgett,
6, Park ■ Lane, Leeds; Hon. Auctioneer,
J. E. Kitchen, Albion Place, Leeds;
Exchange Manager, E. Egly, Arncliffe
Road, West Park, Leeds.
Hitherto an entrance fee of 2s. 6d. was
payable by new members, but this has
now been abolished, the subscription of
5s. per annum remaining the same as
before.
The syllabus is now ready for the new
Session 1907-8. Some splendid displays
have been arranged, which augurs well
for another successful year. There will
also be the occasional stamp auctions in-
augurated last Session.
For syllabus and rules apply to the
Secretary, Mr. Chas. W. Harding.
Letter Rates in Spain.
Single letters in Spain cost 15 centimos.
According to a French journal the Gov-
ernment has decided to reduce the price
to 10 centimos.
Stamps for a Railway.
The Central News is authoritatively
informed that the Turkish Government
during next month will dispose of a
collection of Government stamps number-
ing 17,000,000. The collection contains
specimens of current stamps of the realm,
and also specimens which are valuable
from a collector's point of view. There
are also a number of Eastern Roumelian
stamps.
The sale will be effected by tender.
Each Turkish Embassy and Legation is
supplied with albums containing speci-
mens of the stamps, and also copies of
the conditions of sale, the latter being in
the course of translation from Turkish.
The proceeds of the sale are to form a
nucleus for the building fund of the new
railway to be constructed between
Damascus and Beirut. It is understood
that a number of stamp connoisseurs have
j already inspected the collection. Par-
ticulars may be obtained at the Turkish
Embassy. — Daily Telegrafh.
A Proposed Literature Society.
On August 1st a number of philatelists
who are specially interested in the litera-
tuie of their subject met to consider a
proposal for the formation of a society,
the objects of which should be to en-
courage and develop the study and col-
lecting of philatelic literature. The
meeti ng was held at the residence of Mr.
Fred J. Melville, and the following reso-
lution was unanimously adopted : —
" That it is the opinion of this meet-
ing that it is desirable to form a
Society to promote the collection and
study of literature relating to phil-
ately ; to compile, print and publish
works of value to the librarian and
book collector ; to assist in the inter-
change of duplicates ; and generally to
place upon record everything that may
appertain to the history and biblio-
graphy of stamps and stamp collect-
ing."
A further motion was also adopted : —
" That steps be taken to form a
Society in accordance with the previous
resolution by circularising those likely
to be interested in the subject."
It is hoped that the present endeavour
may lead to the formation of a Society
which will be able to accomplish good
work in a much-neglected branch of
philately, and which will have both the
financial and operative support necessary
to a prolonged existence. A general in-
augural meeting will be held on Thurs-
day, September 19th, and all those who
are interested are requested to communi-
cate with Mr. F. J. Peplow, 185, Barry
Road, Dulwich, S.E., and they will re-
ceive due notice of place and time of
meeting.
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British Guiana.
The second number of The British
Guiana Philatelic Journal is to hand,
which contains, amongst many other in-
teresting items, the following note upon
the bisected stamps of the Colony from
the pen of Mr. A. B. Ferguson : —
In an article published in the last num-
ber of this journal, Mr. Abraham goes
into some detail on the bisected stamps
of this Colony ; and from information
gleaned by him, arrives at the conclusion
that the use of bisected stamps for the
purpose of defraying postage was sanc-
tioned by the Government of British
Guiana.
From some postal matter of the early
6o's which has recently come to my hands,
I am able to adduce further facts on this
subject which upsets the inference that
such a practice was sanctioned by Gov-
ernment.
The matter I refer to is a Post Office
notice dated 9th April, 1862, issued by
Mr. E. T. F. Dalton, at that time Post-
master General of this Colony.
The notice read as follows : —
" Georgetown,
" gth April, 1862.
" Several parties being in the habit of
"affixing fractions of postage stamps to
"their letters, viz. — by using the ^ of
" the 12 cent or the 5 of the 8 cent stamp
" for the prepayment of a single local
" letter of which the postage is 4 cents.
" Notice is hereby given that all letters
"so improperly stamped will be treated
"as unpaid letters and taxed double the
"ordinary postage, and newspapers
" sought to be forwarded in that illegal
" manner will be detained.
"E. T. E. Dalton."
From this it will be seen that the use
of bisected stamps could not have been
sanctioned by the Government previous to
1862, and it is highly improbable that
such an unsatisfactory practice, and one
so open to be ill-used, was authorized at
a later date.
This notice further throws light on the
fact that bisected stamps were frequently
used for the purpose of defraying postage
on letters and newspapers about the
period just preceding April, 1862, and the
Post Offices were evidently in the habit
of accepting such matter as correctly
franked. "We must therefore recognise
those 5 and ^ stamps bearing dates before
1862, although not officially allowed.
There are many of these bisected stamps
in existence bearing dates after 1862, and
I have seen a genuine envelope bearing
the half of a 2c. of 1876, which had done
duty as a 1 cent stamp, but these have no
doubt inadvertently been allowed to pass
through the post.
The bisected stamp without a value sur-
charged on the halves, naturally has no
interest or value whatever unless intact
on the whole envelope and duly post-
marked. There are certainly very few to
be found in this condition. I have seen
many of these half stamps on pieces of
envelopes, in which condition they are
valueless.
Crimean Postmarks.
It will be seen from the reports
by the Postmaster - General that the
number of letters received from the
Crimean troops during the first twenty
months totals to over a million and a half,
which if calculated to have been franked
with an average of two stamps each,
gives us a total of over three million
stamps used during that period, which
number I have no doubt is fairly correct.
That such a vast number was used can
scarcely be believed, considering how
difficult it is now-a-days to find speci-
mens with the Crimean cancellations ;
but on this point I can give some light.
I have had a number of entire envelopes
from the Crimea, which came by way of
France and were franked with 3d. in
stamps, some of which have been can-
celled with either type of Crimean can-
cellations (Figs. I. and II., see Philatelic
Record, page 56, Vol. 29), while others
have been pen-cancelled, and a large pro-
portion have been cancelled with London
or other English obliterating marks.
It is fairly conclusive therefore that the
Crimean cancellations were not always
employed and that many of the stamps
were left uncancelled until they reached
England. These facts will I think
account for the scarcity of Crimean can-
cellations. I should mention that the
entires with London or other English
cancellations referred to above have all
been stamped at the back with the usual
circular postmark employed by the Army
Post Office consisting of the words
" Post Office — British Army " arranged in
a circle enclosing the date.
The following list of stamps known
with Crimean cancellations may be of
interest. Those with the Crown and Star
type are decidedly the rarer of the two.
Stamps Known with the Crimean
Cancellation.
Type I. (Fig. I.J
id. red, imperf., 1841.
id., S.C. 16. Die I.
id., S.C. 16, Die II.
2d., S.C. 16.
2d., S.C. 14.
Type II. (Fig. II.)
id. red, imperf., 1841.
id., S.C. 16, Dies I. and II.
id., S.C. 14. Dies I. and II.
id., L.C. 14.
2d., S.C. 14 and 16.
2d., L.C. 14 and 16.
is. embossed.
id. envelope, with silk threads.
— Philatelic Journal of Great Britain.
Notes and News.
167
Sales.
The well-known collection of post
cards of the late S. C. Skipton has been
acquired by a Berlin collector. This col-
lection contains that of the late Th.
Ridpath, of Liverpool. It is specially
rich in Ceylon, the former Orange Free
State, Mexico, and Roumania.
Another large collection has passed
into the hands of a dealer. It is that of
Dr. J. Neven du Mont, one of the pro-
prietors of the Cologne Gazette. We do
not think very much has been added dur-
ing the last five years, but it is rich in
old British Colonials, and the early
issues are especially well represented.
The Swiss collection of M. Straessle-
Cottet, especially rich in Cantonal, has
been sold. Its value is estimated at
£2,000. The collection of M. Thibon-
Gilardoni has been bought by M. Bardon
for ;£4>400-
Nicaragua.
We are indebted to Mr. R. Albrecht
for the following decree which he has
kindly sent translated : —
" Ministerio de Fomento."
Managua,
20th of Seftember, igoj.
Sir, — To-day the following notice will
be sent out : —
The President of the Republic in
Council does approve of the following
notice dictated by the Director-General
of the Post Office, which runs literally :
The Director-General of the Post Office
of the Republic, with the purpose of
making the postal rates of inland and ex-
terior correspondence uniform and in
accordance with the equivalents lately
recognised by the Administration of the
Universal Postal Union between the
national money and the franc upon which
basis the postal rates, which can be
charged, are calculated according to the
International Convention in force and to
bring better into harmony the interior
and exterior postages in the exercise of
his powers,
Decrees : —
Article 1.
The postage of correspondence for the
interior of the Republic and Central
America will be charged in accordance
with the following tariff :—
(1) Ordinary Letters. — For every 15
grammes or fraction thereof, 10 centavos.
(2) Post-cards. — For every single card,
4 centavos. For each double card, 8
centavos.
(3) Commercial Papers. — For the first
50 grammes or fraction thereof, 10
centavos.
This charge will be increased gradu-
ally at the rate of 2 centavos for each 50
grammes or fraction thereof up to 200
grammes, and if this weight be exceeded,
at the rate of 3 centavos for each 50
grammes or fraction thereof up to 2,000
grammes.
(4) Printed Matter. — For every 50
grammes or fraction thereof, 4 centavos.
(5) Samples.— For the first 100 gram-
mes or fraction thereof, 8 centavos.
This charge will be increased gradu-
ally at the rate of 4 centavos for every 50
grammes or fraction thereof.
(6) Military Papers. — For every 500
grammes or fraction thereof, 40 centavos.
(7) Registration. — For each article,
over and above the postage which is
charged according to the class it belongs
to, without acknowledgment of receipt, 20
centavos.
For acknowledgment of receipt if de-
sired, or in case of loss to have a copy, 20
centavos.
(8) When Value is Declared. — For
letters and parcels, where the value is
declared and which are forwarded accord-
ing to the law, will be charged : —
For $5.00 — $10.00, for each $0.60.
$10.00 — $20.00,
$20.40 — $40.00,
$40.00 — $80.00,
$80.00 — $100.00,
$0.75
$0.90
$1.20
$1.50
100.00 or
Exceeding 100.00 for each
fraction thereof, 75 centavos.
In addition to this the charge for regis-
tration, which is 20 centavos, and for the
weight as per tariff.
Article 11.
The tariff for the urban service is as
follows : —
(1) Letters. — For each 15 grammes or
fraction thereof, 4 centavos.
(2) Post-cards. — For each visiting card,
card of congratulation, condolence, etc.,
2 centavos.
(3) Printed Matter. — For every 50
grammes or fraction thereof, 2 centavos.
(4) Commercial Papers. — For every 50
grammes or fraction thereof, 4 centavos.
(5) Military Papers. — For every 500
grammes or fraction thereof, 20 centavos.
Article III.
The tariff for franking foreign corre-
spondence, which includes all dues for
carriage as charged at present, all
normal rates, and also the sea rates, will
be as follows : —
(1) Ordinary Letters. — For every 15
grammes or fraction thereof, 35 centavos.
(2) Post-cards. — For every single post-
card or for each portion of a double one,
10 centavos.
(3) Printed Matter. — For every parcel
bearing an individual address and for
each 50 grammes or fraction thereof, 10
centavos.
(4) Commercial Papers. — For every
article or parcel bearing an individual
address and for the first 50 grammes or
fraction thereof, 40 centavos.
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The postage will be gradually in-
creased at the rate of 10 centavos for
every 50 grammes or fraction thereof.
(5) Samples. — For every packet having
an individual address and for the first 50
grammes, 20 centavos.
The postage will be gradually in-
creased at the rate of 10 centavos for every
50 grammes or fraction thereof.
(6) Registration. — For the fixed fee of
registration of every article, to which
must be added the postage which is in
accordance with the class to which it be-
longs, without acknowledgment of re-
ceipt, 35 centavos.
And for every acknowledgment of re-
ceipt which may be demanded, 20
centavos.
Article IV.
Postal Parcels will continue to pay the
postage rates stipulated by the respective
conventions in force.
Article V.
The present decree comes into force on
the 1 st of October, and cancels Articles
329, 330, and 331 of the Postal Regula-
tions, and all other laws which may be
contrary to it.
This decree to be sent to our Ministerio
de Fomento to be approved of.
Managua, 19th of September, 1905.
E. Lopez, B.
Returned as follows : —
Managua,
20th of September, /goj.
Signed for the President.
The Ministro de Fomento.
ESPINOSA.
This has been sent to you, so that you
can take note of it and see it is put into
force.
Your obedient servant,
ESPINOSA.
Austria.
In our June number we said that
Austria was going to have a 12 heller
stamp in the new issue. This being a
new value, we were curious to know the
reason, and we learn the following : —
Austria being divided into zones, the
postage for ordinary parcels is 30, 42
and 54 heller ; so that the postal officials,
who in Austria frank parcels, had always
to affix three stamps. This is now to be
altered by the creation of a 12 heller
stamp. In future only two stamps, one
30 heller and one 12 heller stamp, will
be necessary, and the work of the officials
will be reduced by one-third. But why
not reduce it by two-thirds by creating a
42 heller stamp? We may add that our
informant says this 12 heller stamp will
not be sold at the post offices or licensed
stamp retailers, but can be had at the
parcel-post counters.
A Celebrated Auction.
The Le Roy d'Etiolles' auction has at
last finished. The ninth section came
under the hammer on the 17-22 of June,
and totalled up to Fes 126.453. Tne
grand total for the whole collection is
Fes 910.527, or ^36,400, which must be
very satisfactory to the heirs. Prices, as
usual, were good, frequently over cata-
logue value. In many cases the prices
realised were such, that the Catalogue
Officiel de la Societe Francais de Tim-
brologie for 1907-8 will be entirely re-
priced in accordance with this auction,
so we may look out for a very big rise.
The cataloguing of the collection, as well
as the auctions, were conducted in a
highly creditable manner by Mr.
Bernichore.
Obituary.
Jules Jacquier, the Editor of the
Schweizer Briefmarken Zeitung, died on
June 7th, aged 39 years. In the deceased
we lose an old friend and a good phila-
telist, who very early in his youth de-
voted much time to his collection. In
1893 he started the Philatelie Heloetique,
which contained many of his former
articles. His work on the stamps of the
Argentine Republic will keep him in
memory.
A Prospective Exhibition.
An International Philatelic Exhibition
will be held in The Hague in 1909 to
celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of
the Dutch Philatelic Society. Messrs.
P. Ivan Harderwijk and M. Wius are
undertaking the preliminaries, and we
wish them best success.
Brunei.
"A." writes Ezvcns Weekly Stamp
News again from Labuan on July 4th,
1907 : —
" Enthusiasm still reigns in the local
stamp world and holders are not keen on
getting rid of their stamps except at a
good value.
" Labuan surcharged Brunei. — There
are not very many sets of these in the
Colony, holders having sent them to
Singapore, where good prices were ob-
tained. I have sold my sets at $30 (^3
15s.) per set, which, as 3'ou will see, is a
much better price than what London
dealers will give. I might almost say
that the London market is "being ignored,
as the prices are too poor — there are many
other channels by which one can sell the
stamps. Let London collectors be con-
tent with the forged stamps."
Dear me ! How delightful ! ! It is
pleasing and surprising to hear there are
so many collectors (?) in the Far East.
Where are the new issue collectors in
London and district to be thus left be-
hind ; those of the old school would not
stand ihe insult? ?
THE
Philatelic Record.
SEPTEMBER, 1907.
Editorial Note.
SOME months ago, when taking a review of the past philatelic
session and a dip into the coming one, we drew attention to the
several very important books then in the press. Our columns
this month bear testimony to the importance of these several works,
the publication of which cannot fail to impress upon our
hr^t" readers the vigour of the philatelic tree. From some
points of view it is perhaps an unfortunate occurrence
that so many important works have been published within so short a
period. Their coming so quickly one on the other is enough to give
the philatelic student a bad attack of indigestion, from which, however,
we trust he will speedily recover. They do more than anything else to
further impress upon the general public the importance of our hobby,
and to bring for it that recognition at the hands of the postal authorities
throughout the world which has ever been claimed for it. We are quite
aware that this recognition has been in the handsomest manner possible
accorded to philatelists in this country for some time past, and was
accentuated by the signal favour our premier Society received at the
hands of our Sovereign last year.
It takes a great deal to break down the red tape of officialdom,
although in this direction it is pleasant to recall that the authorities in
Australia have sought the aid of a representative of the Philatelic
Society of Sydney upon the Committee appointed to discuss the
question of a uniform series of postage stamps for the Commonwealth.
A suggestion has been made by the editor of an esteemed contem-
porary that important books of the nature of those mentioned above,
which are of necessity expensive, should be brought out in, say,
shilling or half-crown parts. It is claimed that many collectors would
thus be enabled to acquire them who do not feel disposed to pay
two or three pounds down in their purchase. That objections to the
publication of important works like that on the Stamps of India in
monthly or quarterly instalments exist, we are fully aware, and
assuming these objections could be got over, it is still problematical
whether the increased circulation would compensate for the dis-
advantages. At the same time anything which tends in the
direction of further popularising works of this kind, is, in our opinion,
worthy of trial, and bearing in mind the further important work upon
the stamps of Australia which is in sight, we would venture to suggest,
as an alternative, that the publishers might open a subscription list at
once on the monthly instalment principle. If the publishers cannot
see their way to do this, surely the suggestion is worthy of the con-
sideration of the provincial philatelic societies.
170 The Philatelic Record.
Notable Philatelists.
William Martello Gray, F.C.A.
OUR Notable Philatelist this month is one of the Vice-Presidents
of the Bradford Philatelic Society. Like so many others,
Mr. Gray commenced collecting as a juvenile, some years
ago now, upon the lines that were then in vogue. As the more
serious cares of life pressed upon him, the collection was for some
considerable time laid aside, until the year 1890, when his interest
was again aroused to the extent of keeping stamps from his firm's
foreign correspondence and laying them aside, although he did not
commence really to collect again until the year 1894. This was
brought about through the instrumentality of some of his friends in
the legal profession, and he soon became the possessor of a general
collection of some 8,000 varieties. The feeling of disappointment
occasioned by the experience that the more stamps he obtained the
more his knowledge increased, and the more stamps he seemed still to
be in want of in a general collection, drove him — as it has done so
many before him — into specialism. Mr. Gray first of all specialized in
a number of countries, and much the same reasons as those which
converted him from a general collector into a specialist in several
countries, ultimately converted him into a specialist in a few, of which
Great Britain is his best, and the Cape of Good Hope a good second
string.
In the course of our interview, Mr. Gray emphasized what is com-
mon knowledge in the north of England — namely, the greater advantages
enjoyed by philatelists residing in the vicinity of London, both for
acquiring bargains and also adding rare specimens to their collections,
but agreed that, perhaps after all, the periodical visits to the Metropolis
which are made by himself and other enthusiasts from the north were
rendered all the more agreeable, by the fact of affording the opportunity,
if only for a short while, of competing in this direction with their more
favoured confreres.
We cannot do better than conclude this short sketch in Mr. Gray's
own words: — "In the course of an extremely arduous professional
career, I have collected many artistic objects ; but in none of these
have I experienced the charm and fascination which I have derived
from stamp collecting."
Notable Philatelists.
William Martello Gray, F.C.A,
172 The Philatelic Record.
Philatelic Libraries.
By Q. Lionel Campbell.
(Read before the Manchester Philatelic Society on January 25th, 1907).
(Continued from Page 157).
Perhaps a few rules as to Cataloguing would not be out of place.
For instance, the title should be an exact transcript from the title page,
neither amended, translated, or in any way altered, except that mottoes,
repetitions, and matters of any kind not essential, should be omitted.
Other particulars follow the title, as the number of the edition as
specified on the title page, the number of volumes if more than one,
the size, the place of publication, the place of printing (when different
from that of publication), the publisher's name, and the year as given
on the title page.
Books should be entered under the names of authors when stated
on the title page, or otherwise certainly known, with the fore name in
brackets ; under the names of countries and societies, etc., which
authorize their publication ; under the first word, not an article, of the
titles of periodicals. Books having more than one author or editor
should be entered under the first-named in the title, with a cross
reference under each of the others.
Catalogues should be entered under the name of the institution,
auctioneer, or publisher, with a cross reference to the compiler.
A society would be entered under the first word, not an article, of
its corporate name, with references from any other name by which it is
known, and from the name of the place at which its head-quarters are
established.
The following are the denominations of sizes used : —
Large folio (fo)
Folio ...
Small folio
{- Large octavo (8°)
Octavo ...
j& Small octavo —
Duodecimo (120) ...
L Decimo octavo (180)
Minimo (m°)
Large quarto (40)
Quarto ...
Small quarto ...
The width of each of these three sizes being at least four-fifths
of its height.
Over
i8in.
Below
i8in.
„
13m.
>>
inn.
?j
gin.
8in.
is
6in.
Below
6in.
55
15m.
5J
inn.
8in.
Philatelic Libraries. 173
In making the catalogue, the best way is to enter the books under
their different headings on cards, or on slips of paper similar to an
interchangeable album, one entry on each sheet of paper. The
principle is complete alphabetical sequence, which cannot be obtained
where the catalogue is written in a book, even if places are left for
additions.
There is no need to repeat the full information given under the
author, it being understood that the author entry is always fullest.
When the whole of the library has been dealt with in this manner,
and the slips written under the author and the principal entries in the
various books, the slips should then be arranged in one alphabet, or
you can do as some people do, and keep the authors separately.
It may occur to some enthusiasts that they would like to have their
library not only catalogued, but also thoroughly indexed. This, of
course, would be an enormous work, particularly in the case of a library
like ours, which contains books dealing with every stamp-issuing
country in the world ; and it is one to which I should say very few
people would care to commit themselves. " The Philatelic Index,"
recently published, has brought this idea a little nearer realisation, but
in this case only some fourteen journals are dealt with, and books are
not touched in any way. I may say that I was in the midst of
preparing a similar work to that of Mr. Long, but in my case I was
going to bring in the whole of the books in our library, only of course
dealing with the principal articles, and not touching those which
referred to single stamps, countries being in my mind quite a big-
enough handful. I shall, in all probability, try a deal with the books,
as apart from journals, to make them of more use to the members in
general.
To libraries of slender means — and in this category by far the
majority of our philatelic libraries, and even in their way, our public
libraries, may be included — the best advice that can be given, and
stress laid upon such advice, is not to attempt to rival the performance
of larger and richer libraries with regard to printing of catalogues. In
our larger libraries, possessing incomes admitting of such, the catalogue
may be of an elaborate and type-absorbing character, and the funds at
their disposal for printing may rightly admit of the insertion of many
different founts of type, and perhaps they are looked upon and expected
to do something in the printing of their catalogues equal with their
importance as leading institutions of their class.
But to our smaller libraries, the expenditure on such superior
examples of catalogue printing is beyond their legitimate means, nor
in fact is it at all necessary. All that such libraries may be expected to
perform is to catalogue truly, well, and economically, and then print
under rules of a like character.
There is one point which I think stands out more than the rest in
regard to the collection of philatelic literature ; that is the instinct of
a librarian, or collector of books, to foster the collection of his books or
those given into his charge, and to increase his store. It has been the
fashion to count the greatness of libraries by the comparative number
of books they contain. A library, if anything, is, or ought to be, an
instrument to be employed in enlarging human knowledge, and in
cultivating the human understanding. The excellency of such an instru-
174 The Philatelic Record.
ment must depend more on the quality than on the quantity of its parts.
Everybody who has collected books or papers for a number of years
must have found himself, as I have, in an awful dilemma of having no
space left for additions. Papers, auction catalogues, and books troop
in by the dozen until every shelf is full, and still they come; new book-
cases are ordered, and very soon I expect we shall have to build our
own premises. It is no easy job to decide as to what paper shall be
thrown away, and yet some must be ; anyhow, the line has to be
drawn somewhere. I have found it best to destroy or sell all papers
which are completely or almost complete advertisements, and all
duplicate copies of journals and auction catalogues ; but nevertheless
the collection grows, and one is reminded that the 1907 Gibbons'
catalogue is not in the library.
As to the classification of the books on the shelves, the collector
must use his own judgment. I cannot think, as some do, that a
system of classification may be worked out that shall be applicable to
all libraries, private or public. To me it seems quite impossible that
any scheme suitable for a large general library could be of the slightest
use in a special library. I do not, however, by any means mean that
books should be placed anywhere on the shelves of a library. There
is no doubt that a certain amount of classification is of great service.
There are books that give a great deal of bother as to the position on
the shelves, particularly when you get one which may come under
various classes.
When there is available space, I intend to classify our books as
follows : —
A ... Books on particular Countries.
B ... General Works on Stamps.
C ... Works on Philately and Stamp Collecting.
D ... Periodicals.
*E ... Catalogues.
And now with regard to the binding of books. We cannot keep
them in their original state, except those which are published in cloth
bindings, but all the paper-backed books, periodicals, and pamphlets
must be bound to keep them in decent condition. A volume of the
London Philatelist would look rather shabby at the end of a year if the
numbers were fastened together with string or gum. Having settled
that bookbinding is necessary, the first object is to secure durability —
to treat a book in binding so as to postpone for the longest possible
period the necessity for repair or rebinding ; secondly, regard must be
made to economy ; and thirdly, to obtaining as favourable a result in
the books when bound as was consistent with the two former objects.
The defects most common in binding are insufficiency of stitching, the
weakening of the cords attaching the boards, and the unsuitable
character of the covering material. For the covering, Morocco is
recommended; for the common books the kind known as " Persian,"
while for the best books, " Turkey " or "Levant" is suitable. The
sides of the book should be covered with strong cloth of a fine close
grain.
Buckram in certain shades is an excellent binding material. It is
hardly dearer than cloth, and being a stout linen, it rubs far less and
Philatelic Libraries. 175
will not tear at all. It is cheaper than half-calf, and is proof against
the heated air which works such havoc on calf and Russia.
With regard to half-calf, I do not think it is anything like such a
good binding as half-Morocco, since it tears more, rubs more, and
shows dirt more. To bind a book intended for more than a brief
existence in calf or half-calf would be madness, if it were not, as it
usually is, simple ignorance. The reason why modern calf rots away
is due more to the bad colouring of the leather than anything else. I
think that a collector of periodicals that require binding, who aims at
combining durability, good appearance, and cheapness in binding, can
at present hardly do better than bind regularly in half-Morocco.
Of course, cloth may be used throughout, and I have bound a
number of my own books and those of the library in cloth, and so far
have had excellent results, where I have not tried to save a few pence
per volume. There is no doubt that for lasting purposes, and where
rather rough usage is expected, the sheets should be fastened to the
covers by strips of linen ; this costs very little more, and gives a much
tighter appearance to the book.
Do not have anything to do with what are called " case " bindings,
offered by publishers in which to bind their volumes, as it is impossible
for a binder to firmly fasten the loose numbers in these covers.
A good bookbinder always saves money for you in the end. I have
had cheap bindings, but I must say the appearance alone is worth the
difference in cost.
{Concluded.)
176 The Philatelic Record.
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal"
Stamps of Switzerland.
By A. de Reuterskiold.
(Continued from Page 155).
No. 5. — The stamp is 20mm. high by 17 J wide. The rays of the
glory pass through all the letters of the upper inscription, and touch
the upper frame from above the s of Poste to above the second e of
Geneve. The inscription in the left-hand label is only POS, and the
right-hand label ends imm. from the frame. There is a large stop after
C, and there are only six dots between the wing and the beak of the
eagle. Exists in black on green, as well as in green on white.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in black or in red, or
a diamond of parallel lines in red.
No. 6. — This forgery was printed on the paper of the original
envelopes, of which a certain number had been found behind a desk at
the Geneva Post Office, when it was moved to a new building. The
stamp is 2oJmm. high by 17 J wide. On the left side, under the word
Poste, the rays of the glory do not go farther than the s. There is only
one line of shading after the S of TENEBRAS ; the upper fork of the
LUX label does not touch the frame line. The wing of the eagle does
not touch the inner frame of the shield ; there is a large stop after C.
There are thirteen vertical lines in the key half of the shield, and eight
dots between the wing and the beak of the eagle.
No. 7. — The stamp is 20mm. high by 17J wide. The rays of the
glory go through all the lettering of Poste de Geneve, but none of
the rays touch the frame, though the two that run through the e of de
go very near it. There is no shading after the S of TENEBRAS, and
the LUX label does not go near the frame line. There are seventeen
vertical lines in the key half of the shield, and eight dots between the
wing and the beak of the eagle. This forgery exists in black on green,
as well as in green on white.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in red or in black, or
a small indistinct rosette in red about the size of the Geneva rosettes.
No, 8. — The stamp is 2oJmm. high by 17 J wide. The rays of the
glory are too thick and too long, touching the inner frame line at both
sides, as well as at the top. There is no stop after Geneve ; the upper
forked end of the LUX label curls upwards to touch the frame line.
The dividing line of the shield, prolonged downwards, would pass
between the a and the n of Cantonal. There are fourteen vertical lines
in the key half of the shield, and nine dots between the wing and the
beak of the eagle. This forgery belongs to Fournier, of Geneva's first
set, made in about 1900 ; it exists in black on green, as well as in green
on white.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 177
Postmarks : The same as those used for forgeries Nos. 1 1 and 12 of
the double stamp, also an imitation of the fourth Geneva rosette in red,
anct P.P. in a circle in red.
No. 9. — The stamp is 2oJmm. high by 17 J wide. On the left side
the glory does not go beyond the 0 of Poste. There do not seem to be
more than seven dots between the wing and the beak of the eagle.
This is quite a deceptive forgery ; it was made in 1905 by Fournier, of
Geneva.
Postmarks : A good imitation of the third Geneva rosette in red.
The so-called "Vaud" Stamps.
Genuine.
In the left-hand top corner of the stamp the outlines do not meet,
causing a break at the extreme corner of the stamp. In both right-
hand top and bottom corners there is a black dot. The scroll-work
does not touch the head of the P of POSTE, but it touches both the
foot of the said P and the foot of the E of LOCALE ; there is a stop
after this word. A little rounded ornament is placed exactly under the
L, and the thin horizontal line under the inscription does not run
through it. There are four black dots of graduated size below the post-
horn on each side of the value label. The horn is bound to the central
ring by a ribbon wound seventeen times round the horn, the last two
turns at the left being narrower than the others. There is a white
horizontal line which joins the mouthpiece of the horn to the central
ring. The space between the upper label and the scroll work is shaded
with horizontal lines. The background is formed of vertical lines at
top and bottom, and of horizontal lines at the sides of the stamps. In
the corners these lines do not cross each other, but stop where they
meet in the diagonals of the stamp.
Postmarks : The 4c. is, I believe, only known with the following
obliterations : — third and fourth rosettes in red, Geneva grille in black
and Confederation grille in blue, P.D in black ; the 5c. is found with a
variety of obliterations, viz., fourth grille in red and in black ; fifth in
black ; date stamp (Geneve) in red and (Chene) in blue ; Geneva grille
in black ; P.D. in black, PD in a circle in red, black and blue ; PP in
a rectangle in red and in black, and the Confederation grille in black
and in blue.
Forgeries.
No. 1 . — The white cross has a black outline (two varieties).
No, 1a (Earee 2nd). — The left top corner is unbroken, no dots in
the right-hand corners. There is no stop after LOCALE, and the
horizontal line under the inscription cuts through the ornament under
the L. There are only three black dots below the posthorn to the
right of the value label.
178 The Philatelic Record.
No. 1b (Earee 1st). —Similar to No. la. POSTE LOCALE in
larger letters, the S very wide and set lower than the other letters ; the
scroll-work touches the head of the P. There are only three black
dots below the posthorn on both sides of the value label.
Postmarks ': Black lines imitating the Confederation grille.
No. 2 — The ring of the horn has two outlines, so that there is a
black outline round the red central portion (two varieties).
No. 2a (Earee 4th or 7th)..— The left-hand top corner is perfect, and
there is no dot in either of the right-hand corners. The peak of the
scroll-work is under the P ; the C of LOCALE is very narrow. The
ribbon is bound fifteen times round the horn, the last two turns to the
right, which are very narrow, not being joined to the ring, but wrapped
round the horn alone. The stamp is not outlined all the way along
the bottom.
No. 2b.- — I have only the 4c. of this forgery, but as it is identical
with No. 9, plus the extra ring in the centre, I have.no doubt that the
5c. also exists, and I refer the reader for description to forgery No, 9.
Postmarks : Imitation of first and fourth rosettes in red and Con-
federation grille in black.
No. 3 (Earee 3rd). — This is a rather dangerous forgery. The top
left-hand corner is perfect, and there is no dot in either of the right-
hand corners. The scroll-work does not touch either the P or the E
of POSTE LOCALE ; the bottom of the O is distinctly above the
level of the bottom of the L and C to the right and left of it. The
ribbon is bound thirteen times round the horn. In the lower left-
hand corner the last two vertical lines of the background cross the last
two horizontal lines, thus showing more or less distinctly a pattern of
nine squares.
Postmarks : Imitation of fourth rosette in red and in blue, and Con-
federation grille in black.
No. 4 (Earee 5th). — This is a poor forgery ; the scroll-work is badly
imitated. The left-hand top corner is perfect, and there is no dot in
either of the right-hand corners, but there is a large square black dot
in the lower left-hand corner. The scroll-work touches the right-hand
side of the foot of the P. There are only three black dots under the
posthorn on the right side of the value label, and the middle one is the
largest. The ribbon is bound twelve times round the horn. The
value label has a fine line all round it.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in black ; also a very
poor imitation of the fourth Geneva rosette in black.
(To be continued).
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Reviews. 179
Reviews.
Histoire rfes Timbres-Poste Fraiicais ; par Arthur Maury. Paris, 1907.
398pp. Price, 5 fcs.
Readers of the " Collectionneuv dc Timbres-Poste" have long been
familiar with the special hobby of Monsieur Maury, " The Stamps of
France." Numerous articles by his pen have appeared in the pagesTof
his little journal since the early sixties, articles dealing with the
manufacture, obliterations, decrees, essays, types, in fact, with every-
thing that may or may not bear upon the subject or interest the
reader. About twenty years ago he commenced to give his details
more fully and more in chronological order, and the book under
review is the sum total of all his former writings and researches. It
is, in fact, for the French stamps what Wright and Creeke's book is
for the English, and the best work yet written on the stamps of
France. The introduction is specially interesting ; as it shows us the
ceaseless efforts of the author to break down official coolness and red
tape, how rudely he was treated at first when trying to get information
about, in many cases, trivial things, trivial at least so far as printers
and engravers were concerned, and how gradually, with the help of
influential friends, he wore the mistrust down and was then enabled to
pursue his researches in the proper places. Alas, France is not the
only place where the true student is thus cold-shouldered ; the officials
are the same in all countries, and one can be thankful if one does not
get intentionally and wilfully misled.
To give our readers an idea of the variety of contents of the book,
we will enumerate the headings of a few chapters : Preliminaries of the
Postal Reform in France ; Emile de Girardin — Postal Reform, 1848,
manufacture of stamps fully described in all details — 1849, First stamps
issued — 1850, Prices raised, unpaid letter and newspaper stamps —
1852, Presidency, coup d'etat- — 1853-1860, Empire, prices lowered,
prices raised again, envelopes — 1859-1862, Perforations — 1863-1870,
Laureated head — 1870, War with Germany, siege of Strasbourg, Metz,
and Paris, letters forwarded by balloon, spherical balls, pigeons, &c. —
1870-1871, Manufacture of stamps at Bordeaux, the stamps of Alsace-
Lorraine — 187 1, The Commune, stamps made by the revolutionaries —
1871-1875, Afterwards; re-organisation of the printing of stamps in
Paris — 1873, Postcards — 1875, New design required, illustrations of the
various designs sent in — 1876- 1877, The new stamps and their manu-
facture by the Bank of France — 1876-1879, Manufacture by the State,
changes in taxes and colours — 1879-1885, Uniting the postal and
telegraph services, &c.
Information, in many cases new, and invariably interesting, is given
as to the Local Post of Paris, the efforts of MM. Girardin and Pirol in
the direction of postal reform, the tetc-beche varieties of the 1848 issue,
i8o The Philatelic Record.
and other matters interesting to the philatelist, while any reader,
philatelist or otherwise, will find much to attract him in the graphic
and detailed account of the attempts, successful and unsuccessful, to
secure communication with the outside world during the siege of
Paris.
These few headings will show that the text covers everything, and
the 480 illustrations will do much to make all points clear.
A coupon attached to the book will ensure every purchaser receiving
as soon as issued the second volume, dealing with the stamps from
1885 to the present day.
To the collector of French stamps as a speciality, the work is
invaluable and absolutely necessary, and we should also advise all
other philatelists to obtain a copy. A perusal of the book, interesting
as it is from the first page to the last, will fit them all the better for the
study of their particular countries. France can be. congratulated upon
the appearance of this work, and to our old friend, Monsieur Maury,
the thanks of all philatelists are due.
Bibliographic dcr Wichtigstcn Spczialwcrkc iibcr die Postwcrizcichcn
Einzelucr Lauder von Rud Krascmann. Edited by the " Sveriges
Filatelist-Foreriny," Stockholm, 1907. 44pp. Price, is. 3d.*
It is not so long ago that we had Mr. Jex Long's "Philatelic Index"
of the principal articles that had appeared in the British Philatelic Press,
and now Mr. Krasemann has done a similar service in making a list of
all monographs having appeared as special works on philatelic subjects
in all languages. That he has done philately a very great service goes
without saying, because the want of such a list was a crying shame.
We have heard from time to time from a gentleman, who has been
keen upon this work for more years than he likes to remember, but so
far we have seen no results, although we know for a fact other
collectors have not entertained and carried through a work of this kind
simply out of deference to his wishes.
That a first list like the one before us cannot be complete is
obvious, but if every reader will only send up a post-card (and from a
careful perusal of the work we are certain a post-card is quite
sufficient) to the Editor, we are convinced that the second edition will
be practically complete.
To all students of philately who wish a guide, we can strongly
recommend this little book ; in it they will find the names of
all the works bearing upon the particular country they are engaged
upon.
From the same Society we have received a pamphlet of 24 pages,
entitled " Filatclicn sdsom Nojc och Stadium," by L. Harald Kjellstedt.
This little work is intended to teach beginners the A B C of
philately. It explains the best method; of fixing stamps in albums,
gives a list of words used on stampsand their equivalents in Swedish,
details the various styles of printing, paper, watermarks, &c, has a
* Catalogue of the Most Important Special Works on the Stamps of Separate
Countries.
Reviews. 181
chapter on General Collecting versus Specialism, and also one on
Philatelic Literature. We have no doubt that it will bring many
adherents to the Swedish Society.
The Postage Stamps of Sarawak, with a History of the Post Office in
Sarawak from 1869-1906. By Fred J. Melville, President of the
Junior Philatelic Society. With collotype plates and illustrations.
London : Chas. Nissen & Co. 84pp. is. nett.
Another of the shilling series with which collectors are now more or
less familiar has just been published. It is a decided improvement upon
its predecessors, from which it differs in not being a mere compilation
but a book containing much individual research.
Concerning the name of the printers of the first three issues, it will
be remembered that Mr. Poole, in his book on Sarawak, published in
May, 1906, stated, concerning the first issue, that " for many years
this firm (Messrs. Maclure, Macdonald & Co., of Glasgow,) received
the credit for its production and also for the Sarawak stamps in the
succeeding design, but modern investigations have proved that Mr.
Charles Whiting, of London, was their manufacturer." In view of
this it is interesting to note the manner in which Mr. Melville deals
with this question. We quote the following : —
" The reasons for attributing, as several writers have done, the work
and production (not only of the first but also of the next two issues of
Sarawak stamps) to Mr. Charles Whiting are not easy to ascertain.
The Maclure firm used to display sheets of the early Sarawak stamps in
their windows in Queen Victoria Street as specimens of their work.
" Mr. B. T. K. Smith also recollects correspondence passing between
his firm and Messrs. Maclure in 1874. He savs : ' Suspicious lots of
the 2, 4, 8, and 12 cents, (of the third issue) were then offered for sale
under face value, and the printers, who suspected fraud, were anxious
to examine specimens.'
" More conclusive evidence is given by The Philatelist (May, 1874), in
a paragraph ' communicated by the Rajah of Sarawak,' in which His
Highness states, in reference to both the first and second issues {i.e.,
the 3 cents, of 1869 and 3 cents, of 1871) that : ' Both series of stamps
were produced by Messrs. Maclure & Macdonald, 37, Walbrook, E.C.
The former issue was made in June, 1868, and put into circulation in
the spring of 1869. On the arrival in Sarawak of the stamps (made in
September, 1870), which are now current (viz. 1874), the surplus stock
of the former issue were burned, a few specimens only being retained.'
" Even these facts do not seem to have settled the disagreement on
the subject ; so in 1906 a philatelist wrote to Messrs. Maclure & Co.,
as the firm is now styled, and they replied that : " About the year
1868 we (then Maclure & Macdonald) engraved and printed Sarawak
stamps to the order of Rajah Brooke.'
"This, at least, must answer the claimants for Mr. Whiting, and
finally give the credit for their manufacture to Messrs. Maclure & Mac-
donald."
1 82 The Philatelic Record.
We have always thought it a mistake for a philatelic writer to
make assertions or to draw deductions without giving the nature of the
investigations from which his conclusions are drawn, and it is satisfac-
tory to see that Mr. Melville has carefully avoided anything of the kind.
Another interesting point he deals with is concerning the method
of production of the first two issues, and the fact that in both cases
an engraved die was prepared, specimens from which in a perforated
condition are known used, although, as he points out, they are of
extreme rarity.
It is interesting to note that Mr. Melville catalogues both the
first and second issue as having been issued engraved. We would
suggest, however, until further evidence is forthcoming, that these
were not really issued but are in the nature of perforated proofs which
have been postally used.
He does not venture upon any expression of opinion concerning
raison d'etre of these stamps himself in the text, but quotes from
Mr. J. W. Jones' theory- — namely, that when the Government of
Sarawak was in treaty with the printers for supplying stamps, they
had some engraved and lithographed specimens submitted. The
charge for engraved stamps would have been considerably heavier than
for lithographed ones, and the quotation for the latter was accepted.
Mr. Jones thinks that the engraved specimens were retained in
Sarawak and used.
The great difference in the expense between engraved and litho-
graphed stamps, especially where they are only required in small quanti-
ties, as in the case of Sarawak, is due to the initial cost of the plate, and
therefore we think it may be fairly concluded that the printers did
not go to the expense of engraving a plate. It would seem, therefore,
that the engraved specimens were struck from the single die, more in
the nature of specimens of what could be done by the printers in this
direction.
Having regard to the circumstances we scarcely think there would
be more than one lithographed stone prepared, from which impressions
consisting of the first consignment were sent out.
In Chapter V. Mr. Melville deals with the notorious 3 cent stamp
of 1871, overprinted in black, with the new value TWO CENTS,
leading one to suppose that he is in agreement with most writers that
the well known used copies of which he is specially speaking are
forgeries. It has been stated by many writers that this surcharge is of
an entirely bogus character. As to this Mr. Melville does not express
an opinion, but the writer has always contended that there was a
genuine surcharge of this character, and Mr. Phillips' note concerning
an unused copy of this, found in the Breitfuss collection, goes a long
way to strengthen this view.
Concerning the third issue we think Mr. Melville might have
carried his investigations considerably further. There are more than
one transfer of several of the values, and it is in this direction that
we would indicate further philatelic research.
The book throughout is nicely illustrated and contains some
interesting statistics concerning the revenue derived by the Govern-
ment of Sarawak from the sale of its obsolete postage stamps, a
practice which was discontinued a few years ago with a more or less
disastrous effect upon the revenue,
Reviews. 183
The Postage and Telegraph Stamps of British India. With twenty-three
full size plates and numerous other illustrations. Published for
the Philatelic Society of India by Stanley Gibbons, Ltd., London,
1907. 215pp. Price 40s.
Of the series of works published by the Philatelic Society of India, it
is no reflection upon its predecessors to say that this transcends them
in importance. It consists of two parts, the first of which, dealing
with postage stamps, has been written by Mr. L. L. R. Hausburg, and
the second, dealing with telegraph stamps, by Mr. C. Stewart-Wilson
and Mr. Crofton.
The general get-up of the book is similar to that of the publications
of the Royal Philatelic Society, which is in part accounted for by the
fact that it is being brought out by the well-known firm in the Strand
who at the present time are publishing all the most important philatelic
works of this description.
We believe that this is the first important published volume from
the pen of Mr. Hausburg, and no one can read the book without being-
struck with the keen philatelic acumen of its author.
The writer very well remembers the publication upon India and
Ceylon by the Philatelic Society, London, which was the work in
those days of two or three of the most prominent philatelists and
specialists of the day.
It was then thought, and for some little time after, that the last
word had been said upon India, but for some time past, due princi-
pally to the researches of Mr. Hausburg and Mr. Stewart-Wilson, it
has been more or less common knowledge that not only was this
far from being the case, but that there were points of the very greatest
interest attaching to the early issues of British India to which no
attention whatever had been directed in the publication to which we
have referred.
The most interesting portion of the present volume is the section
dealing with the locally-printed stamps of 1854 and 1855.
Mr. Hausburg has gone very fully into the several transfers of the
half, one, and four annas, and calls specific attention to the various re-
touches which are to be found on these stamps, and in this connection it
is interesting to note that the well-known variety of the one anna with
the pointed bust is distinguished by him as the second re-touch and
the date of issue fixed approximately as August, 1855. Concerning
this stamp we quote :
"There is a copper plate containing 8 types of the one anna in the
Survey Office in Calcutta, but there is no second plate containing a
single engraving, as in the case of the half anna. It will be seen from
Plate III that the background round the head has been deepened and
the eye re-touched in Nos. 2 and 8 in the one anna strip, and that
No. 2 corresponds with the so-called ' pointed bust ' type. At first
sight the ordinary issued type cannot be found among these eight, but
close examination will show that it corresponds with No. 2 in many
details, notably in the arrangement of the dots forming the shading on
the lower part of the neck. Now there are in existence impressions of
a strip of 8 stamps on which all the types correspond to those on the
copper plate, with the exception of Nos. 2 and 8, while No. 2 corre-
sponds exactly with the ordinary issued type. Clearly No. 2 was the
184 The Philatelic Record.
only one of the engravings which was ever used. It produced the
ordinary variety, and (after being re-touched) it produced the * pointed
bust ' variety also.
" The original theory that some only of the stamps on the sheet
were from the re-touched plate is not tenable, as it is not likely that
some transfers for one stone would be taken before, and the remainder
after the re-touch was made. Besides, blocks of four, as well as two
or three strips of three and four and pairs of the ' pointed bust ' are
known, while no pair has ever been seen showing the two types.
There should, however, be a sub-division of the ordinary type, with
' rounded bust.' There was no doubt an earlier re-touch of the plate
than that just described. In the earliest state the lines defining the
back hair, or chignon, were not at all deeply cut, and the impressions
on the stone soon became blurred. After the re-touch the lines are
much more distinct and they are entirely different. The 'back hair'
in the second state is practically the same as in the ' pointed bust '
variety, though the lines were probably slightly deepened when the
plate was re-touched the second time The scarcity of the
' pointed bust ' variety would lead one to suppose that there was only
a very small printing of it, but it is probable that a large proportion of
the sheets were destroyed on the arrival of the one anna stamps from
England.''
Dealing with the half anna red, Mr. Hausburg shows very con-
clusively that this stamp was never issued.
Another very important and interesting section of the book is that
dealing wTith the provisional 6 anna stamps of 1866. Those having
the overprint 3m. in. vary considerably in the arrangement of the
letters. Mr. Hausburg states that the overprint seems to have been
applied to each horizontal row, and that there are twenty different
types which are believed to be correctly illustrated in one of the plates
by means of overlapping pairs and strips.
Coming to more recent times, seven illustrations are given of the
minor varieties caused by the setting-up of the type of the 2.\ annas on
the 4 annas 6 pies of 1891, one or two of which were noted in this
journal some time ago.
Another most valuable section of the work is that dealing with
the stamps overprinted with the word " service " in small letters, this
portion appealing to us as perhaps the most difficult of all Mr. Hausburg's
labours.
There is a very interesting chapter upon the early essays and
proofs, reprints and forgeries, and a somewhat long appendix con-
taining a number of extracts from letters and official decrees concerning
the Indian Postal Service, which have hitherto not been available to
the philatelic student.
We have no doubt but that the portion dealing with the telegraph
stamps is most thoroughly treated, — the names of the authors are a
sufficient guaranty in that direction, — but unfortunately our knowledge
of this branch is altogether too limited to enable us to more than make
passing reference to it.
New Issues.
185
The earliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by 11s, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help 11s in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H, Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
British Solomon Islands Protec=
torate. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt now sends us
specimens of this issue, from which we
illustrate the type below; he also informs
us that he has the 2^d. value imperf.
between.
f^^^M^^^
ngisffl
Bjiiiilf
Adhesive.
2|d. orange-yellow. Imperf. horizontally.
Dominica.— Messrs. Whitfield King &
Co. inform us of the issue, on chalk sur-
faced paper, of the following : —
Adhesives.
id. red and black.
2§d. blue and black.
East Africa and Uganda.— Specimen
copies have been seen of the lower values
of the current set with the denomination
expressed in cents. These run as follows : —
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple,
ic. grey-brown.
3c. grey- green.
6c. red.
- ioc. pale olive and lilac.
12c- violet and lilac.
15c. ultramarine.
25c. black and green.
50c. orange-brown and green.
75c. light blue and grey-black.
India. Nepal. — The Monthly Journal
lists a new issue for this State, the design
of which we trust to illustrate shortly,
meanwhile contenting ourselves with our
contemporary's description, which is as
follows : —
"In the centre of the stamp, amidst the
eternal snows from whence flow the fer-
tilizing streams to the green hills below,
sits the god Siva Mahadeo, or Mahadiva as
some spell it, the destroyer, ' the supreme
god,' with his three eyes to denote the
three divisions of time— past, present, and
future. In one hand he holds an antelope ;
in another the trident, to show the three
great attributes of creating, preserving, and
destroying, and that he is the Iswara, or
supreme lord. Another hand is held up in
a forbidding attitude, and the fourth is
stretched but in the act of solicitation. The
necklace of skulls signifies the lapse and
revolution of ages, and the extinction and
succession of the generations of mankind.
' ' In the upper corners the sun and the
crescent moon are represented, the lower
corners giving the year of issue of the
stamps."
Adhesives.
2 pice brown.
4 pice green.
8 pice carmine.
16 pice purple.
New South Wales.— We take the fol-
lowing extract from the Monthly Journal :—
" Owing to an increased demand for
stamps, the paper watermarked with Type
57 (S.G.) ran short, and forty-five or fifty
thousand sheets of paper were borrowed
from Melbourne. Each of these sheets will
hold four sheets of 120 stamps of Victoria
size, and as those of New South Wales are
smaller and are in sheets of 240, the water-
marks are apt to be badly centered, and
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some of the outer rows of stamps are water-
marked with the marginal inscriptions of
the sheets."
So far the id., 2d., 6d., and is. values
have appeared.
Adhesives.
Wmk. double-lined A and Crown. Perf. 12 x 11J.
id. rose-carmine.
2d. ultramarine.
6d. dull orange,
is. brown-purple.
St. Lucia. — The Monthly Journal lists
the \<\. value printed in one colour.
Adhesive.
j|d. green. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Southern Nigeria. — Specimen copies
of the following novelties have been seen : —
A dhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Jd. grey-green,
id. carmine.
2-Jd. blue.
3d. lilac and orange-brown.
Western Australia.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt
sends us a specimen of the new is. value,
which we illustrate below.
Foreign Countries.
Bulgaria. — Mr. W. T. Wilson forwards
us a set of three Commemorative Stamps.
They are issued to celebrate the twentieth
jubilee of the reign of Prince Ferdinand,
and are for use abroad as well as for inland
postage, remaining in circulation from the
15th August to the 20th of the same month
(o 9.)
Adhesives.
5s. deep green.
1 os. dull red.
25s. dark blue.
Colombia. Bolivar. — Eweris Weekly
gives the following stupendous list of new
stamps for this province, though it is sug-
gested that there is some doubt as to
whether they are really a bona-fide issue, or
from sheets of colour trials ; let us hope
only the latter.
Adhesives.
50c. violet on white.
- 50c. ,, reddish.
50c. ,, bluish.
50c. ,, pale blue.
50c. ,, yellow.
50c. ,, pale brown.
50c. dk. green on pale green.
50c. ,, brown.
50c. „ rose.
50c. „ yellow.
ip.
green on
white.
ip.
yellow.
I p.
,,
salmon.
Ip.
,,
pale green.
ip.
,,
dull lilac.
ip.
orange on
yellow.
ip.
M
dull lilac.
ip.
light green.
5P-
carmine on salmon.
5P-
,,
light brown
5P-
dark rose.
5P-
dull lilac.
iop.
blue on
light brown
iop.
,,
yellow.
iop.
,,
rose.
iop.
violet on
white.
iop.
pale blue.
iop.
yellow.
roo late stamps.
20c.
dk. violet on rose.
20c.
M
white.
20c.
"
light blue.
R
•gistration
stamps.
20c.
orange on
light grey.
20c.
,,
light blue.
20C.
yellow.
20c.
»
light brown
Return Receipt stamps.
20c.
yellow on
pale blue.
20c. blue on rose.
20c. ,, pale blue.
20C. ,, pale brown.
Ecuador. — This country has been pro-
vided with a new set, and to the Monthly
Journal we are indebted for the following
particulars : —
ic. red.
2C. light blue.
3c. orange.
5c. lilac-rose,
ioc. dark blue.
20C. light green.
50c. purple.
is. dark green.
A dhesives.
(President Roca).
( ,, Dr. Novoa).
( ,, Gen. Robles).
( ,, Gen. Urbina).
( . ,, Dr. Garcia Moreno).
( ,, Carrion).
( ,, Dr. Espinosa).
( „ Dr. Borrero).
Notes and News.
i87
German Empire. — The following are
to hand upon the new paper : —
Offices in Morocco.
Adhesive
2p."50C. on 2m. Watermarked.
KlAUTCHOU.
Adhesives.
2c. green. Watermarked.
%d. carmine. ,,
Iceland. — E wen's Weekly adds another
value to the official set, design as below,
except for the necessary alteration of the
inscription.
A dhesive.
Official stamp.
6a. dark grey.
Norway. — The high values with the
portrait of King Haakon VII. have at last
appeared ; we hope to illustrate the portrait
later. They are as follows : —
ikr. pale green.
i-J;kr. ultramarine.
2kr. dull rose.
Paraguay. — We list the following novel-
ties from Ewen's Weekly,
Adhesives.
60c. red-brown (1904).
ip. yellow-brown and black (1904).
5c. on 2C. red (? 1906).
Official stamps.
5c. Prussian blue.
ip. pale red and black (View of Ascension).
United States. Philippines.— Ewen's
Weekly states that an Express Delivery
stamp has been issued with the new set ;
description not yet to hand.
Adhesive.
Express Delivery stamp.
20c.
Notes and News.
Manchester Philatelic Society.
Syllabus— Session 1907-8.
1907.
Oct. 4. — Display with Notes, " Egypt." W. D.
Beckton.
,, 11.— General Display, "Great Britain Mul-
ready Envelopes." Notes by J. R. M.
Albrecht.
,, 18.— Lantern Exhibition, 8 p.m.
,, 25. — General Display, " Great Britain En-
velopes." Notes by I. J. Bernstein.
Nov. 1.— Display with Notes, " U.S. Officials."
W. W. Munn.
,, 8.— General Display, " Great Britain Registra-
tion Envelopes." Notes by J. S.
Higgins, Jun.
,, 15. — Display with Notes, " Sicily." J. H. Taylor.
,, 22. — General Display, "Great Britain Post
Cards." Notes by G. F. H. Gibson.
,, 29. — Paper, "The Surcharged Railway Stamps
of Guatemala, 1886." J. R. M. Albrecht.
Dec. 6. — General Display, "Great Britain Wrap-
pers, Letter Cards, etc." Notes by J. S.
Gee.
,, 13. — Paper, " Morocco Locals." G. B. Duerst.
1908.
Jan. 10.— Display with Notes, "Trinidad." R. B.
Yardley.
,, 17. — Elementary Discussion.*
,, 24. — Display with Notes, "Cape of Good Hope."
W. M. Gray (Vice-President, Bradford
Philatelic Society).
,, 31. — Elementary Discussion.*
Feb. 7.— Display with Notes, "Minor Varieties of
Great Britain." J. S. Higgins, Jun.
„ 14. — Elementary Discussion.*
,, zi. — Paper, " Sweden." W. D. Beckton.
,, 28. — Elementary Discussion.*
Mar. 6.— Paper, "The Universal Postal Union.
I. J. Bernstein.
,, 13.— Elementary Discussion.*
,, 20. — Paper, " Soudan." J.H.Abbott.
,, 27. — Elementary Discussion.*
* Subject to be chosen at the Opening Meeting.
The Leicester Philatelic Society.
Syllabus— Session 1907-8.
1907
Oct.
General Meeting. Display, " Tasmania
and Western Australia," by J. E. Hegin-
bottom, Esq.
Nov. 1-2.— Second Exhibition of Postage Stamps, at
the Victoria Hall, Leicester. All entries
to be in by Oct 1st.
,, 6. — Display, "Italian States," by Mr. A. P.
Walker, Birmingham. Paper, " Library,
and how to use it," by Mr. Thos.
Edwards.
Dec. 10. — Display, "Victoria, with Notes," by
Messrs. C. A. Stephenson and T. W.
Peck, Birmingham.
1908.
Jan. 8.— Paper, " Minor Varietifs," by W. S. Lin-
coln, Esq., London.
Feb. 5. — " Ceylon," by J. E. Heginbottom, Esq.
,, 19. — Auction Sale.
Mar. 4.— "Answers and Questions." Display, " India
and Hong Kong,"byJ.E. Heginbottom,
Esq.
Apr. 1.— Display, "Gibraltar and Morocco Agen-
cies," by Dr. R. M. West. Lecturette,
"On Paper," by T. B. Widdowson, Esq.
May 6.— Display, "S raits Settlements," by J. E.
Heginbottom, Esq. Paper, "Modern
Philately," by Mr. J. W. H. Goddard.
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1907.
Sept. 23.
Oct. 7.
Nov. 4.
„ 18.
Dec. 2.
„ 16.
1908.
Jan. 6.
Feb. 3.
,, 17-'
Mar. 2,-
„ 16,
>, 30.
Apr. 13.-
„ 27.-
Liverpool Philatelic Society.
Syllabus— Session 1907-8.
—Paper on " Crete," by W. Macdonald
Mackay. Display of Crete and Gibraltar.
—Notes on " English used Abroad," by I. J.
Bernstein. Display of English used
Abroad and Norway.
-Public Evening Lecture by A. S. Allender
on " Secret Marks of the Stamps of
Europe " (illustrated with lantern slides).
General display.
—Sale. Display of Victoria.
—Paper on " Porto Rico," by J. Gordon.
Display of Porto Rico and Niger Coast.
-Paper on " British East Africa," by W.
Woodthorpe. Display of British East
Africa and Bolivia.
—Notes on " College Stamps," by Dr.
Ackerlev. Display of St. Helena and
Hungary.
—Paper on " Sicily," by A. Phelps. Display
of Sicily and Hong Kong.
—Paper on " British Guiana," by W. Rock-
liff. Display of British Guiana and
Baden.
-Paper on "U.S.A., 1847-1869," by W. E.
Whitnall. Display of U.S.A. issues
prior to 1870 and Natal.
—Annual Dinner.
-Paper on " Egypt," by H. Eaton. Display
of Egypt and Transvaal.
—Sale. Display of Italy.
—Public Evening. Lecture by the President
on "The Twelve Rarest Stamps." Dis-
play for Special Prize.
—Annual Meeting.
—Paper on '• The Collecting of Cut Squares,"
by the Rev. Clark Hudson, M.A. Dis-
play of Gems of our Collections (twenty-
stamps).
World's Postage Stamp.
The new international stamp agreed upon
at the Rome Postal Congress of 1906, on
the motion of Mr. HennikerHeaton, has now
been prepared and will be issued for use on
October 1st. The stamp is really a coupon
measuring approximately four inches by
three. It has been designed by M. Eugene
Grasset, and engraved by M. E. Florian,
both of Paris, who have been responsible
for some of the best French stamps of recent
years. The coupon is headed " Coupon-
Reponse International."
The vignette on the stamp represents the
figure of a goddess as a messenger of peace
from one hemisphere to the other. In the
background are olive branches. The robes
of the goddess are a bluish grey, fading
in the background into a yellowish-green.
The olive branches are also of that colour,
making a soft, harmonious blend. The
stamp has been made by Messrs. Benziger
and Company, of Einsiedeln, Switzerland.
Immediately above the figure are the words
in each case in the language of the country
which issues the stamp.
"This coupon can be exchanged for a
stamp of the value of 25 centimes, or the
equivalent of this amount, in the countries
which have accepted the agreement."
The coupon is really a kind of little
postal order to bearer, to be exchanged for
stamps, so that anyone writing, say, from
Europe to America, and wishing to send a
stamp for reply, can take advantage of it.
The countries which have entered into
the arrangement include Great Britain,
France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, United
States, Spain, British Colonies, French
Colonies, Egypt, Mexico, Bosnia-Herzego-
vina, Sweden, Switzerland, Roumania,
Japan, Siam, Korea, Greece, Italy, Chili,
Costa-Rica, Crete, Denmark, Luxemburg,
and Norway.
New Addresses.
Messrs. Martin, Ray & Co., finding that
it is impossible to deal with their increased
business in their old offices, have now taken
a much larger suite with an Auction Room
attached at 69, Fleet Street. One of the
special features in their business is that
buyers from a distance who are unable to
inspect the lots or attend the Sales can
have full details supplied to them on receipt
of a request to that effect. The Saturday
Sales at 2 p.m. will be resumed about the
end of this month. They will thus be near
neighbours of Messrs. Bridger & Kay, who
have removed to 71, Fleet Street.
New Registered Envelope.
Mr. R. Albrecht has sent us the new regis-
tered envelope, which he informs us is at
present being distributed by the Post
Office in one size only. The other sizes, he
understands, are to follow as the old stock
becomes exhausted.
The characteristic of the present envelope
is that the space at the left-hand top corner
is ruled off in the shape of a rectangle and
lettered " This space is reserved for official
registration label." The position of this
rectangle has necessitated the ordinary
inscription on the envelope being moved
bodily to the right.
Yet Another !
Gibbons' Stamp Weekly in the future is to
be edited from November at 391, Strand,
and to be the joint work of the staff. Mr.
Nankivell, however, is not laying his pen
aside, but is to edit a new stamp weekly to
be published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons,
Ltd.
The new venture is to be called "The
Postage Stamp," and on another page our
readers will find the leading features of the
new-comer set out.
Leicester Philatelic Exhibition.
The particulars concerning this Exhibi-
tion, to be held in November, have already
appeared in these pages. The majority of
the classes are restricted to members of the
Society, but there are, we understand, two
open classes in which four medals are
offered for competition. Intending exhibi-
tors are reminded that the entries close in
the first week in October. Mr. J. W. H.
Goddard, 14, Church Avenue, Leicester,
will be happy to send a prospectus of the
Exhibition and entry forms on application.
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Philatelic Record
OCTOBER, 1907.
Editorial Note.
THE principal item in the proposals passed at the last Postal
Congress at Rome has c6me into operation. It was recognised
by all the delegates that it was advisable that the postal rates
for foreign letters should be lowered. Only by such means could the
The different nations have freer intercourse and a better ex-
New Tariff change of ideas, bringing with it a greater volume of
and its trade. The first and greatest step, the reduction of the
Workings, letter rate, has been made ; it remains to be seen whether
the next congress will go further and also reduce the rates on newspapers,
printed matter, and samples. These are urgently needed, and
the two former especially will be of incalculable value for the better
education of the people and the general dissemination of knowledge.
Let us now examine the new rate. By the Congress it is prescribed
that single letters can weigh up to 20 grammes ; that the first 20
grammes are to cost 25 centimes, and every further 20 grammes 15 .
centimes. This would mean that upon a letter weighing 60 grammes
the postage will be 55 centimes, whereas such a letter formerly cost
100 centimes. The new rate of course only applies to foreign letters,
each country having the perfect right to levy any rate within its own
dominions. As an instance, we may mention the penny postage rate
within the British Empire, to which privilege Egypt has now been
admitted. [The Editor of Our Standard Catalogue, please note.]
In all countries having the metric system for weights, and francs and
centimes for currency, the above rule works admirably.
But how about those countries having other weights or other cur-
rencies, like Great Britain ?
Our post-office takes as basis for a single letter the weight of one
ounce, and prescribes that the postage for the first ounce shall be
2^d., and for every additional ounce ijd. But one ounce is 28
grammes. Thus a quintuple letter of 5 ounces from England to
France would cost 8Jd., or fc. 0.89, but to return the same letter
to England would cost the French correspondent fc. 1.15, being at
the rate of 25c. for the first 20 grammes, and 15c. each for the next six
times 20 grammes.
190 The Philatelic Record.
The German post-office has decreed the first 20 grammes to cost
20 pfenning, and every additional 20 grammes 10 pfenning. Thus to
take the same quintuple British letter, the rate from Germany to
France would be 8opf., or fc. 1.00, whereas from France to Germany
it would be still fc. 1.15.
The cost of sending a letter of 5 ounces or 140 grammes to a
foreign correspondent would be for an Englishman fc. 0.89 ; for a
German, fc. 1.00 ; and for a Frenchman, fc. 1.15. The difference in
favour of our correspondents is therefore considerable.
In order to further decrease the cost of franking letters, any two or
more countries can agree amongst themselves to lower any existing
rates. In the same manner that Germany, Austria-Hungary, Switzer-
land, and Luxemburg, as well as Italy and Tunis, have their special
lower rates, Great Britain could have such special arrangements with
France or the United States, or any other country. The lowering of
postal tariffs has up to now always resulted in an increase of the postal
revenue, quite apart from other gain which accrues from the in-
creased intercourse, and consequent larger volume of trade, between
the contracting parties.
The obvious effect these reduced postal rates will have upon stamp
collecting will be the greater scarcity of the higher values, and
consequently the enhanced prices collectors will have to pay for
such in a used condition. So long as these high values are used in
some countries for other purposes, such as for telegrams, and collectors
are willing to buy them in fairly large quantities for their albums, we
anticipate the day is far distant when their issue will be discontinued.
Another great innovation which came into operation on the 1st
of October was the issue of what may be termed reply paid coupons.
These can be purchased at any head post office in any country a
member of the Universal Postal Union. In this country the charge
fixed for these coupons is threepence each, and they are exchangeable
at the post offices in any other country in the Union for a postage
stamp of the particular value (approximately 25 centimes) necessary to
prepay the postage upon a single foreign letter. In this manner the
idea of a universal stamp to prepay the postage on a single foreign letter
has been compassed, and inasmuch as the price at which these coupons
are issued is relatively sixteen per cent, over the value of the postage
stamp given by the postal authorities in exchange for them, one of the
greatest objections to the issue of a universal postage stamp available
for the prepayment of a reply on foreign letters is most satisfactorily
got over — at all events from the official point of view.
Whether these coupons will be extensively used for the payment of
small debts is, we should think, very much open to doubt ; the debts
would have to be very small, as the sixteen per cent, makes a remit-
tance of money in this wray rather an expensive luxury.
Five millions of these coupons have been printed at Einsiedeln in
Switzerland, and each of the principal countries in the Postal Union
has ordered them to the extent of several hundred thousand.
The Why and Wherefore of Various Stamps. 191
The Why and Wherefore of Various
Stamps.
By R. R. Thiele.
(Continued from Page 157, Vol. XXVIII.)
THE issue of stamps in the grand-duchy of Baden was caused, as
it was in most of the German States, by the formation of the
German-Austrian Postal Union, which provided for the issue of
stamps by the component administrations. It is plainly apparent that
the first stamps of Bavaria and Saxony served as models for the first
issue of Baden. The rates for which the various values were intended
are those already familiar from the postal history of the other German
States as we have reviewed it ; they were those fixed by the Conven-
tion above referred to. The 1 kreuzer served for printed matter per
loth (ounce), irrespective of distance ; the 3 kreuzer served for letters
per loth and up to ten (German) miles ; the 6 kreuzer for double
letters and for single letters to points between ten and twenty miles
distant ; the 9 kreuzer covered the letter rate to points more than
twenty miles distant. The earlier printings of the ikr. is on light buff
paper, the second printing is darker ; similarly, the first printing of
the 3kr. was on orange paper, while the later printing is on yellow
paper. These differences are intentional, as the first printings of the
two values resembled each other too much.
In 1853 the 3kr. was changed from yellow to green for a peculiar
reason. The adjoining kingdom of Wurtemberg had issued its 3kr.
stamp in yellow also ; so far from this being looked upon with favour,
as uniformity of colours would now be considered, the postal authori-
ties of Baden feared that yellow stamps of Wurtemberg would be
passed by oversight in their territory to their financial loss, and thus
changed their 3kr. to green. The yellow colour was given to the 6kr.,
while the ikr., whose colour had proved unsatisfactory, was changed
to white. (Collectors, by the way, will do well to be a little mistrust-
ful of the ikr. buff, as the white stamp of that value may easily be
changed to buff by judicious soaking in weak black coffee). — The gkr.
lost much of its usefulness on October 1st, 1858, when the third zone
was abolished and all letters to points more than ten miles distant
cost 6kr.
There were many complaints about this time of the poor adhesive
qualities of the gum on the 3kr. Upon investigation this was blamed
on some ingredient of the green paper which was thought to affect the
gum. For this reason the 3kr. was changed from green to blue, about
the end of 1858. — On May 1st, 1859, the letter rate to points less than
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three miles distant was lowered to ikr., and thus this value for a time
became a letter rate ; but the rate was again raised to 3kr. on October
ist, 1862.
Similarly with the other German States which at first used black
impression on coloured paper, Baden in course of time found this
manner of printing unsatisfactory. It was difficult to procure supplies
of coloured paper of uniform colour; the stamps could be cleaned
entirely too easily ; moreover the plain numeral design did not satisfy
the requirements of a more cultured taste. All these considerations
gave rise to the issue of 1860-61. 'This was printed in colour on white
paper and an armorial design was adopted. It is interesting to note,
by the way, that designs with the portrait of the grand-duke were sub-
mitted, but rejected because of the supposed difficulty of getting a
good likeness on so small a scale. — Perforation was also introduced
with this issue. The machine was bought jointly with Wurtemberg,
but set up and used at Karlsruhe, Baden ; it , gauged 13 J. — The
values of this set are intended for the same rates as alreadv given.
The issue of 1862 came about through the proposal of the Prussian
administration, already repeatedly referred to in these papers, to make
the colours of corresponding values uniform : the isgr. (equal to 3kr.)
to be red, the 2sgr. (equal to 6kr.) to be blue, the 3 sgr. (equal to gkr.)
to be brown. The proposal was accepted, and Baden altered the
colours of these values accordingly. As higher values had become
desirable for money letters and various foreign rates, an i8kr. and a
3okr. were issued about this time and the obsolete green and orange
colours given to these values. — At the same time it was decided to
remove the lined background of the stamps, as it detracted from the
distinctness of the coat-of-arms and of the cancellations. When a
new printing became necessary near the end of 1861, only the plates
of the 3kr., i8kr., and 3okr. had been completed without the back-
ground ; accordingly the printer was ordered to print for the time
being from the plates of the ikr., 6kr., and gkr. with background.
When the first printing of the 3k. had been perforated, the machine
broke down and had to be repaired, on which occasion its gauge was
altered to 10 ; hence the 3kr. is the only value without background
with the old perforation, 13J. Only 200,000 were so perforated ;
hence its comparative rarity. — On October 1st, 1862, the letter rate
for the entire grand -duchy was lowered to 3kr., irrespective of distance ;
hence the 6kr. after that date served only for double letters, no longer
for a zone rate.
By the time new printings became necessary in 1864, the plates of
the ikr., 6kr., and gkr. had also been completed without background,
and the new supplies were printed from these plates ; these, of course,
were perforated 10.— From July 1st, 1864, the ikr. was employed for a
new rate of ikr. on local (so-called "drop") letters, thus in part re-
establishing the rate of May 1st, 1859.
On November 23rd, 1867, Baden concluded a postal treaty, effective
January 1st, 1868, with the newly formed North German Confedera-
tion, by which the following rates were fixed : Printed matter, ikr.;
letters up to 15 grams., 3kr.; double letters, 7kr., instead of 6kr. as
formerly, since 2sgr. were equal to about 6fkr. This necessitated the
issue of a 7kr. stamp, which at the same time served for the single
The Why and Wherefore of Various Stamps. 193
letter rate to Belgium, Switzerland, and the United States. As the
German-Austrian Postal Union had become defunct through the events
of the war of 1866, it was decided to remove the old inscription,
" Postverein " entirely; hence the issue of 1868, in which the figure
of value has also been made more distinct. The ikr. stamp was
altered to green to make it uniform with the colour adopted by the
other German administrations for the stamp serving for the printed
matter rate ; the 7kr. took the colour of the 6kr. The 6kr., as well as
the i8kr., both of which had become superfluous under the new rates,
were retired ; I am not sure whether the 3okr. was also retired at this
time (end of 1868). All the stamps of Baden were superseded by those
of the German Empire on January 1st, 1872.
The familiar " Land-Post " are a species of postage-due stamps.
They were used for collecting postage on mail originating unpaid on a
rural delivery route and addressed to a place on the same delivery route
without first passing through a regular post-office — for the rural carriers
often covered five or six villages before returning to the main post-
office of their delivery district. Hence there had to be some kind of
a check upon mail on which they collected postage; these stamps were
intended for this purpose. The rates were fixed in 1862, as follows :
Printed matter on the same rural route, ikr.; letters on the same rural
route, 3kr.; packages upto5lbs.,3kr. The I2kr. was no doubt intended for
heavy official documents, used copies of this stamp being nearly always
found on this kind of correspondence. The scarcity of these stamps
in used condition is easily understood when one considers how
relatively limited the correspondence for which they were intended
must have been. They are so common unused because of the enor-
mous number of remainders sold to dealers after their retirement.
(To be continued).
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Obituary.
Heinrich Fraenkel,
IT is with the greatest regret that we have to record the death of
this celebrated philatelist, who died on September 20th, from
pleurisy. By his death, philately has suffered a very great loss,
especially great for Germany, for he was probably the most eminent
philatelist in that country.
Born on October 23rd, 1853, in Breslau, Mr. Fraenkel, coming
from a well-to-do family, studied there, and in 1878, at the early age of
twenty-five, he was called to Namslau as District Judge. He married the
daughter of a banker in Berlin, and entered the business of his father-
in-law in 1883, which he conducted with marked ability and success
up to the time of his death. He, of course, had to give up his Judge-
ship, but the commercial circles of Berlin had such a high opinion of
his abilities, of the extraordinary clearness of his judgment, and of his
absolute justice and probity, that very soon after coming to Berlin, he
was elected to be a Judge for commercial matters. This position,
which he held up to the time of his demise, of course depended largely
upon his knowledge of the law as it stood ; yet in his decisions he
always tempered the firm letter of the law with the requirements of
everyday life. He thought as a lawyer, yet judged as a man who had
a long experience, and knew what the requirements of the present-day
world demanded.
In the same manner as he devoted himself as Judge, so he lived as
man, as friend, and as philatelist. His retentive memory enabled him
to speak about anything he had read. As a reader he was omnivorous,
and although he got quickly through a work, yet he at once grasped
the principal features and could readily put his finger upon the weak
spot in any argument advanced. This, of course, has led him many a
time into criticisms and debates, which unfortunately created for him
the name of a grumbler ; but his best friends knew that it was never
the writer whom he attacked, but only the matter that had been
written. His clear understanding would not, and could not, tolerate
anything being put forward which was not fully substantiated, and if
the opinion of a writer was diametrically opposed to his own ideas, he
would expound his own and confound those of his opponent in such an
incisive manner, that for his readers there could not remain the
slightest doubt as to who was right. That he has made enemies through
this is well known, but the writer of these lines can say, from a long
personal acquaintance with the deceased, that he never said a wrong
word about anyone, however much he cut up their articles with his
pen.
Strange to say, it was only about twenty years ago that he com-
menced to collect stamps, but for a man of his acumen there were only
Heinrich Fraenkel
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two ways — one, to stop and treat collecting as a hobby ; and the other,
to go on and treat it in a scientific manner. Happily for philately,
Mr. Fraenkel close the latter, and already in the early nineties one saw
his name as a star rising upon the philatelic horizon. He took the
side of Rowland Hill in the then raging controversy, Chalmers v. Hill ;
he was the man who unmasked the prince of forgers, " Foure " ; he
translated the works by Moens on Bergedorf, Heligoland, and Holland;
and besides, wrote innumerable articles on special stamps or issues.
In 1897 he was one of the Jury in London, although he was the most
energetic opponent of philatelic exhibitions one ever came across.
His collection of philatelic literature is considered the third largest
in the world, and it is to be hoped the same will be acquired for some
museum. His collection comprised stamps and entires, and few have
been the people who have seen even half of his treasures. Only lately
he acquired the well-known postcard collection formed by the late
S. C. Skipton, and his sudden death has not given him time to
amalgamate this collection with his own vast treasures. At the
Le Roy d'Etiolles auction he also bought a large number of entires,
especially early issues. It is regrettable that it was not permitted to
him to see his collection of postcards completed and properly mounted.
As a man he was amiable and kind, and as a friend no trouble was
too great for him if he could be of any help. To philately his loss is
irreparable ; there is nobody of such all-round philatelic ability, and at
the same time such a polished conversationalist and writer, to take his
place in Germany.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 197
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal"
Stamps of Switzerland.
By A. de Reuterskiold.
(Continued from Page 178).
No. 5 (Earee 6th). — The black lines are set too close together,
giving this forgery a very dark appearance. The left-hand top corner
is perfect ; there is a dot in the right-hand top corner, but none in the
bottom corner. The top left-hand curl of the scroll-work is much
nearer the top of the P than the corresponding right-hand curl is to the
top of the E. The ribbon is bound sixteen times round the horn, and
the last two turns to the right are not joined to the ring. There is no
horizontal outline at the top of the stamp, and part of the outline at
the bottom is also missing.
Postmarks : A kind of ornamental outlined cross in red, quite unlike
the genuine rosettes.
No. 6 (Earee 8th). — This forgery is identical with No. 2a, with the
superfluous line round the ring of the posthorn removed ; it is danger-
ous, but ought to be at once recognised by the narrow C in LOCALE.
No. 7 (Earee gth). — These are Goegg's forgeries, made in Geneva
in 1886; they are surcharged facsimile on the back. Very coarsely
executed, the details, though very indistinct, seem correctly copied,
except that the mouthpiece of the horn is not joined to the central ring
by a white line.
Postmarks : Imitation (too large) of the first Geneva rosette in
black.
No. 8 (Earee 10th). — These belong to the set brought out at Geneva
by Champion in 1888; they generally bear the word facsimile stamped
across the face. The left-hand top corner is broken, but there is no
dot in either of the right-hand corners. The lettering is too large,
and there is no stop after LOCALE. The ornament in the scroll-
work below the L touches the L. The mouthpiece of the horn is not
joined to the central ring by a white line. The ribbon is bound
fourteen times round the horn.
Postmarks : Only seen unused.
No. g. — These form part of Fournier's first set (1900); they are
printed from the same stones as No. 2 (J?) with the line round central
circle removed. The two values are not identical.
4-c. — The left-hand top corner is perfect; there are no dots in the
right-hand corners. The balls at the top of the scroll work above
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P and E of POSTE LOCALE are much too large, and the scroll-
work before the P touches the outer edge of the stamp. The scroll-
work does not touch the E, and there is no stop after this letter. The
ribbon is only bound ten times round the horn.
5c. — The left-hand top corner is perfect; there are no dots in the
right-hand corners. The ball at the top of the scroll-work above the
E is too large, and there is no stop after the E. The scroll-work to
the right of the E touches the outer edge of the stamp. There are
thirteen turns of the ribbon round the horn. There are four black
dots to the right of the value label, but they are placed two and two,
side by side, instead of in one line.
Postmarks : Imitation of Geneva rosettes in red, Geneva grille in
red and in black, and Confederation grille in black and in blue.
No. 10. — Photo-lithographic forgery by Oneglia-Venturini, of Turin,
very dangerous, especially when placed on pieces of old letters. In
the lower right-hand corner the last two vertical lines of the back-
ground do not touch the frame line at the bottom.
Postmarks : Good imitations of the fourth Geneva rosette in red,
and of the Confederation grille in black.
No. 11. — Fournier of Geneva's latest forgeries, issued in 1905.
Good imitations, but at present only printed on smooth, shiny paper,
quite different from the original. The dots in the right-hand corners
are very small, there is a black dash between the L and the E of
LOCALE, and the two thin lines under the value are too close
together, and run into each other.
Postmarks : Imitations of third and fourth Geneva rosettes in red
and in black; probably also the grilles as in forgery No. g.
No. 12. — Very poor forgeries; the scroll-work is too light and
badly imitated; the left-hand top corner is perfect, and there are no
dots in either of the right-hand corners. The scroll-work does not
cut into the bottom of the POSTE LOCALE label at all, and there
is no stop after the E. The P had a long headstroke which touches
the ball of the scroll-work to the left of it. There are no pearls at
the end of the scroll-work in the bottom corners.
Postmarks : Imitation of date-stamp in black, also parallel lines
in black.
No. 1 J. — Of this I have only seen a 4c. ; it is also a poor production.
The letters of POSTE LOCALE are too short and thick; the A has
a head-stroke, and the cross-stroke projects some way to the left; the
head-stroke of the P is long, and touches the ball in the scroll-work
to the left of it. There is no stop. There are only three black spots
below the horn on each side of the value label. Both the 4 and the C
are much too thick.
Postmark : A black rosette.
The most dangerous forgery of the 4c. is a genuine 5c. stamp with
the 5 carefully erased and a 4 painted in its place. This has been done
most successfully, and the result is a most deceptive fake.
Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 199
The so-called " Neuchatel" Stamp.
Genuine.
The letters of the inscription POSTE LOCALE are num. high,
and the label containing them 2mm. high. The first and last letters
are equi-distant from their respective ends of the label. The O of
LOCALE is taller than the other letters. The upper fork of the
right-hand end of the top label just touches the thin outline of the
stamp, but the upper fork of the left-hand end is about imm. from
the thin outline to the left. The shield is 7fmm. wide and o^mm.
high; the little ornament above the shield is exactly under the centre
of the L of LOCALE; the lower peak of the shield points slightly
to the right of the centre of the / of Centimes. The s of this word
slopes decidedly to the right, and is followed by a large stop. The
leaf at the right-hand end of the value label goes very close to the
frame of the stamp, but the one at the left-hand end of it is |mm.
from the frame. At the top of the stamp above the L of LOCALE
there is a distinct 8 between the frame line and the top label ; the
upper part of this 8 is not joined to the lower part of the left-hand
side. The thin inner line of the top frame runs too far to the right,
so as to touch the thick outline of the right-hand frame; the thin
inner outline of the bottom frame is broken near the left lower corner,
and the thin inner frame at the left-hand side runs up too high, so
as to project above the inner frame at the top of the stamp.
Postmarks : The Confederation grille in black and in blue.
Forgeries.
No. 1. — With a black frame round the central cross; two varieties;
neither of these are at all dangerous.
No. 1 a (Earee 1st). — The lettering of the upper inscription is too
large. There is no stop after Centimes. The space above STE LOCA
is quite blank and has no ornamental lines.
Postmarks : Imitation of Confederation grille in black.
No. ib (Earee 3rd and 6th).— The letters of POSTE LOCALE
are too high. Neither end of the upper scroll touches the frame. The
s. of Centimes is upright, and followed by a small stop, which almost
touches the end of the label. The space above the upper label is
filled in with wavy lines; the trefoil ornament is well to the left of
the L, and the point of the shield is over the second bar of the n of
Centimes.
Postmarks : Imitation of Confederation grille in black.
No. 2 (Earee 4th).— The lettering of POSTE LOCALE is too
large; the E is much closer to the end of the label than the P is.
The top frame has no thin inner line. The space above the label is
filled in with wavy lines; there is a distinct upright S above the
right-hand end of this label.
Postmarks : An imitation of the Zurich rosette in black.
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No. 3 (Earee 2nd). — The O of LOCALE is the same height as
the other letters; neither end of the upper label touches the border
of the stamp. Above TE LO there are three curly lines, each like a
badly-formed 3 lying on its face. The inner line of the top frame
is thicker than the outer one. The s of Centimes is upright, and
both the trefoil ornaments at the ends of the lower label touch the
frame lines. The point of the shield is slightly to the left of the
t of Centimes. I have seen this forgery with a thin black line round
the cross, but it is usually found with the cross unframed.
Postmarks: Imitation of Confederation grille in black.
No. 4 (Earee 5th). — Better class of forgery. The E of LOCALE
is nearer the end of the label than the P of POSTE is. The LE
are larger than the other letters. Neither of the ends of the upper
label touch the frame. There is a small 8 above the L, but the inner
frame at the top is not prolonged to the outer one on the right-hand
side, and there is no pearl in the right-hand top corner. The shield
is only /mm. wide, and the ornament above it is slightly to the right
of the centre of the L. The s of Centimes is upright.
Postmarks : Imitation of the Zurich rosette in black; also black
lines, something like the Confederation grille.
No. 5 (Earee 7th). — This belongs to the set issued by Champion
at Geneva in 1888, and is generally surcharged FACSIMILE on the
face. The letters of POSTE LOCALE are too high, and neither
end of the label touches the frame. The O of LOCALE is the same
height as the other letters. The 5 and the letters of Centimes are
too large and too near the bottom of the label. The inner frame line
is not broken in the left lower corner. The s of Centimes slopes
slightly to the right, but there is no stop after it.
No. 6. — This forgery is too broad, i8|mm. instead of 18mm. The
inner frame line is not broken in the left-hand lower corner. The
trefoil ornament at the right-hand end of the value label touches the
frame. Under the O of LOCALE there is a mark like a query (°-)«
Postmark: Imitation of Confederation grille in blue.
No. 7. — Good imitation, made some years ago in Coire. It can
be at once recognised by the omission of the two bone-shaped orna-
ments on each side of the shield inside the oval frame.
No. 8. — Good imitation; the inner frame is not broken in the left-
hand lower corner, and the inner line on the left side is prolonged
to the outer frame at the top of the stamp. In the top right-hand
corner there is an oblong ornament in place of a pearl, and the curved
ornament below is joined to the right-hand frame by a thin horizontal
line. The s of Centimes leans over too much to the right, and the
stop after it is too near the end of the label.
No. g. — Fournier's first forgery, issued in 1900. The inner vertical
frame line runs into the outer one at the bottom on the left-hand
side and at the top on the right-hand side. There is no pearl in the
Forgeries of the " Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland. 201
right-hand top corner. There is a head-stroke to the top of the A
of LOCALE, and the two feet of this letter are joined by a thin
line. The 8 above the L is too large, and the top of it is flattened
against the frame. The ornament under the L is too wide, and
almost square. There is no stop after Centimes.
Postmarks : Imitation of Confederation grille in black or in blue.
No. 10. — Photo-lithographic forgery by Venturing of Turin. Very
dangerous, differing only from the original by the omission of one
or two dots or lines in the background.
Postmark : Imitation of Confederation grille in blue.
No. 11. — Fournier's last forgery, issued in 1905. Very clever
imitation, quite as dangerous as the last. Almost the only differences
I can find are that the outer frame at the top of the stamp is pro-
longed too far to the left, and that the ornament under the L does
not touch the thin line under the upper label.
Postmark : Imitation of Confederation grille in black.
No. 12. — This forgery is undoubtedly engraved, the ink stands
out in bold relief. There is no pearl in the right-hand top corner;
the cross is slightly embossed. The inner frame line is too thin and
too close to the outer one at the top. The upper point of the left-
hand end of the scroll is too short and too far from the frame; the
ornament under the L is too wide and almost square. The background
is too light, and the shading is composed of too fine lines.
Bogus Stamp. — Tessino.
This is an old forgery; the design is similar to that of the
Neuchatel stamp, except that the central shield is oval and the cross
has a black frame all round it. The inscriptions are TESSINO on
the upper label and 5 Rappen on the lower one.
(Conclusion).
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iliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and wilibe duly
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
vedittd
The British Empire.
Australian Commonwealth. — The
id. Unpaid Letter stamp with the new
watermark is now chronicled in Eiven's
Weekly.
Adhesive.
Postage Due stamp.
id. green. Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. u.
British Honduras. — Messrs Whitfield
King & Co. send us specimens of the new
King's Head stamps. The design is the
same as that of the last issue, except for the
alteration of the portrait.
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple,
ioc. lilac and green.
25c. ,, orange.
50c. green and carmine,
id. ,, ,,
2d. ,, blue.
5d. ,, black.
Cayman Islands. — Eiven's Weekly states
that a provisional Jd. stamp has been
issued here. It is formed by surcharging
the current id. value with the words " One
Halfpenny " in two lines in black. They
were not sold to dealers, but only in a
limited quantity for actual use.
Adhesive.
£d. in black on id. carmine.
Dominica. — From Messrs. Whitfield
King & Co. we have just received the £d.
value upon multiple watermark paper.
suiiififMj
Adhesive.
§d. grey-green. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
India. Nepal. — We are indebted to
Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. for the stamp
shown below
last issue.
the set was chronicled in our
Gwalior. — The Monthly Journal states
that the new Ja. India has received the
usual overprint for this State.
Adhesive.
Ja. pale green. Surcharged " Gwalior " in black.
New South Wales. — We referred at
some length in our last to certain stamps
on Victorian paper ; the Monthly Journal
now adds three more values to the list.
Adhesives.
Wmk. double-lined A and Crown. Perf 12 x n£.
|d. green.
2^d. dark blue.
4d. red-brown.
New Zealand. — The Monthly Journal
states that the 3d. value has been issued in
a smaller size, as in the case of the 6d.
recently noted.
Adhesive.
Wmk. NZ and Star.
3d. orange-brown. Type re-drawn. Perf. 14.
Orange River Colony. —The Monthly
Journal has the £d. value upon multiple
watermark paper.
A dhesive.
id. yellow-green. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
New Issues.
203
Papua. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us
the id. value with the small overprint ; the
£d. and 4d. we listed in August, and believe
the 6d., is., and 2s._6d. have since'appeared.
Adhesive.
Surcharged " Papua." Newetype.
id. black and lake.
6d. ,, myrtle-green,
is. ,, orange.
2s. 6d. ,, brown.
Queensland. — The shades of the current
3d. and 5d. values have been altered,
coming in grey-brown and black-brown
respectively.
St. Vincent. — Messrs. Whitfield King
& Co. send us a 2^d. stamp in the design
shown below.
• S VIX1M
Adhesive.
2^d. ultramarine. Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
Southern Nigeria. — The id. all rose,
chronicled in our last, has now been issued.
Mr. W. H. Peckitt has shown us a used
specimen.
Sudan. — The 4 mill, has been issued with
centre in red in lieu of blue.
A dhesive.
4m. red and brown.
Tasmania. — The following novelties are
reported in Ewen's Weekly : —
A dhesives.
Wmk. Crown and A.
8d. dull brown. Perf. 12^.
8d.
,, 11.
is. rose and green.
,, 12A.
IS. ,,
,, I2§ X II.
Foreign Countries.
Abyssinia. — Another provisional issue
has made its appearance, the Monthly Journal
stating that the original set of 1894 has
received a new Amharic overprint, with the
values denoted by surcharges in European
type, accompanied by stars.
A dhesives.
I on Jg. in violet.
£on Jg.
1 on ig. ,,
2 on 2g. ,,
4 on 4g.
8 on 8«.
16 on i6g. ,,
Argentine Republic. — The Monthly
Journal gives a list of part perforated varie-
ties of the current set, as follows : —
ic.
2C.
5C-
2C.
5C
6c.
Adhesives.
Imperforate horizontally.
,, vertically.
Afghanistan. — Ewen's Weekly gives the
following particulars of a new set, produced
in Cabul.
Adhesives.
1 abasi green on white paper. Imperf.
,, yellow ,, ,,
light blue. ,,
dark blue. ,,
blue-green. Zigzag roulette,
deep green. ,,
Belgium. — Mr. W. T. Wilson sends us
the 5c. of the current issue with a slight
alteration in the design, as the ornamenta-
tion above and below the Sunday label has
been deleted, and the wording of the latter
enlarged.
Adhesive.
5c. pale green.
Bosnia. — The Stamp Weekly lists the
current 5b. in a new shade, yellow-green.
Bulgaria. — The Stamp Weekly gives the
following numbers of the recently issued
Commemorative stamps : — ■
5 stot
10 stot
25 stot
500,000.
500,000.
200,000.
Crete.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us
specimens of two new stamps ; the first, a
25I., bears the portrait of the High Com-
missioner Alexander Thu A. Laimis ; the
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other, a idr., represents the reception of
Prince George of Greece at Suda.
^J&Jadm£j£jXj~L
m
s§isi§i~ iisisisi
kju^jMj^, ' , : ^SkJm
Adhesives.
25I. black and blue,
idr. black and green.
France. — The Monthly Journal lists the
current 10c. with the overprint for military
use.
Adhesive.
ioc. vermilion. Surcharged " FM " in black.
Indo China. — Messrs. Whitfield King &
Co. send us five new stamps of pictorial
design ; we forbear illustrating them.
Adliesives.
75c. orange and black,
if. carmine ,,
2f. green ,,
5f. blue ,,
1 of. violet ,,
German Empire. Offices in Morocco.
— Another value is added to the list of those
that have appeared upon the new paper.
Adhesive.
ip. 25c. on im. carmine. Watermarked.
Luxemburg. — Mr W. T. Wilson sends
us the 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6c. of a new design as
shown below ; and in the Monthly Journal
we see three further values chronicled of
the portrait type.
Adhesives.
ic. grey.
2c. brown.
4c. bistre.
5C. green.
6c. violet.
15c. orange-brown.
37^c. green.
50c. dark brown.
Nicaragua. — Ewen's Weekly gives the
following list of the Waterlow printing issue
overprinted.
Adhesives.
Surcharged "Costa Atlantica — B."
ic. green.
2C. carmine.
3c. violet.
4c. red.
ioc. yellow-brown.
20c. violet-rose.
50c. orange.
2p. dark green.
5p. violet.
Norway. — We now append an illustra-
tion of the new stamps of 1, 1^, and 2k.
mentioned in our last.
Paraguay. — Messrs. Whitfield King &
Co. send us a specimen of the 2c. orange-
red, overprinted ' ' Habilitado en 5 centavos ' '
in four lines with a bar below, in black.
Adhesive.
5c, in black on 2c. orange-red.
Portugal. — From the Monthly Journal we
quote the following long list of errors and
varieties of the current set.
Adhesives.
Figures of value omitted.
— reis pale grey.
orange,
green,
lilac,
carmine,
pale ultramarine.
Figures of value greatly displaced, outside the
tablet but right way up.
2ir. pale grey.
5r. orange.
Figures inverted at the top of the stamp.
25r. carmine.
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205
Figures inverted in the tablet.
25r. carmine.
Error of colour.
25r. orange.
Spain. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us the
newly issued Exhibition Set. It consists of
six values, as will be seen below ; they are
of pleasing design and well executed.
A dliesives.
loc. red.
15c. violet.
25c. blue.
50c. green.
ip. carmine.
4p. brown.
Rio de Oro. — Ewen's Weekly reports a
new provisional, as follows : —
Adhesive.
25c. (1905) overprinted in claret with a hand-stamp,
inscribed in three lines " Halilitado para 15 cents."
Uruguay. — Eiven's Weekly states that
two more values have been printed locally ;
in the case of the 50c. the colour is changed.
A dliesives.
yc. brown.
50c. rose.
Notes and News.
Manchester Philatelic Society.
The opening meeting of the seventeenth
session was held at the rooms of the Geo-
graphical Society on Friday evening,
October 4th, the President, Mr. W. D.
Beckton in the chair.
Mr. B. Krikorissian was elected a mem-
ber, and the resignations of Messrs. H.
R. Oldfield and G. L. Kennedy and Miss
Garrick were accepted with regret.
Russia was the country selected for
study at the List Meetings after Christ-
mas, the choice having this session been
left to the members.
Mr. Beckton gave a display with notes
of the stamps of Egypt, explaining the
two types of each value in the first
issue, the four types in the second issue,
and made a passing reference to the
varieties of perforation in the third issue.
In addition to the stamps, including the
tete-beche varieties, Mr. Beckton showed
a number of interesting proofs and
essays.
At the list meeting on the following
Friday, Mr. Albrecht opened the first of
the discussions on British Entires, his
subject being the Mulready envelopes, of
which he has one of the finest collections
in the country.
A large number of friends, including
many ladies and several members of the
Liverpool Society, accepted the invitation
of the Committee to be present at the
second meeting on October 18th. It was
held in the Geographical Hall, and con-
sisted of a series of short addresses with
lantern illustrations. Mr. Beckton ex-
plained " The Construction of a Stamp,"
Mr. Bernstein " Our Penny Postage
Stamps," Mr. Gibson "Types," Mr.
Abbott "Forgeries," and Mr. Gee "The
Mulready Envelope and some of its
Caricatures."
Some of the slides were produced by
the Sanger Sheppard process of three-
colour photography, the stamps appear-
ing on the sheet in their true colours. The
Manchester Society, a good many years
ago, first introduced lantern exhibitions
of stamps, and it is believed they are the
first to apply colour photography for the
purpose of the displays.
Herts Philatelic Society.
The first meeting of the season 1907-8
was held at No. 4, Southampton Row,
Wi.C., on Tuesday, October 15th, 1907,
at 6.30 p.m. The President took the chair,
supported by 29 members and friends.
The minutes of the meeting held on April
16th, 1907, were read and signed as cor-
rect. The Rev. F. W. S. le Lievre, C. P.
Rogers, Consul Sixten Keyser, Th. Rosen-
dahl, J. A. Tilleard, and Mrs. R. T.
Thornton were elected ordinary members
of the Society.
The death of Mr. George Gaffe (one of
the original founders of the Society) was
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feelingly alluded to by the President, and
a vote of condolence with his relatives
was passed.
Donations of books to the Library were
received from the President, Dr. E.
Webster and Mr. C. D. Lord, and votes
of thanks to the donors were passed.
Major Evans then read a paper on the
benefits accruing to philately from the
establishment of Philatelic Societies, and
congratulated the Herts Philatelic Society
on its growth and prosperity.
At the conclusion of the paper, Mr:
Boyes proposed, and Mr. Sidebotham
seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to
Major Evans, and this was carried with
acclamation and suitably responded to.
Mr. Castle then gave a display of his
collection of the earlier issues of the
stamps of the Cape of Good Hope, with
explanatory notes as the sheets were
being passed round. Although the col-
lection was only eighteen months old, all
the great varieties were fully represented,
and needless to say, condition left nothing
to be desired.
In a humorous and reminiscent speech,
the Vice-President proposed a hearty vote
of thanks to Mr. Castle for his courtesy
in affording the members an opportunity
of examining his treasures. This was ably
seconded by Mr. Ware, and carried
unanimously. A most successful meeting
terminated at 8.40 p.m.
Birmingham Philatelic Society.
The annual general business meeting was
held on October 3rd. The Officers and
Committee were all re-elected, and Messrs.
H. Barnwell and A. P. Walker were added
to the Committee.
The following programme was approved :
-Display, " Victoria." Messrs. R. Hollick
and C. A. Stephenson.
-Display, " India, Indian Native States,
Straits Settlements." Mr. B. B. Tilley.
-Inspection of auction lots.
-Auction at " Acorn Hotel."
-Paper, " Paper and Printing." Mr. T. B.
Widdowson.
-Lantern Display. Mr. J. A. Margosches.
-Paper, " Argentine." Mr. F. T. Collier.
-Display, " Tasmania." Mr. W. Pimm.
-Inspection of auction lots.
-Auction at " Acorn Hotel."
-Paper, "Turkey " Mr. P. T. Deakin.
-Display, " Victoria." Messrs. R. Hollick
and C. A. Stephenson.
-Annual Dinner.
The balance-sheet, showing a cash
balance in hand of £88 8s. 3d. was ap-
proved, as was the report, showing that
2,802 varieties had been added to the
permanent collection, making a total of
21,568.
Stamps to the value of ^30,847 13s. 3d.
were circulated, and ^3,013 14s. 7<i. sold
during the past session. £$ was voted as
a first grant to the permanent collection.
Votes of thanks were given to Messrs.
F. C Henderson, F, W. Meredith, W. A,
Oct.
»
3i--
Nov
28.
Dec.
5-
»
12.
1908.
Jan.
2.
Feb.
23-"
6.-
Mar
27.-
5--
Apr.
19.-
2.
30,
Weymouth, Dr. J. H. Keynes, and Mrs.
Lake for donations to the permanent col-
lection, to Mr. C. T. Reed for periodicals,
and to all publishers and auctioneers who
had sent publications during the past
year, a full list of whom was ordered
to be printed in the annual report.
Messrs. C. Hartree, R. T. Bush, L.
Dickinson, and C. L. Bagnall were elected
members.
Of the 278 members, 207 are resident in
the British Isles, and 71 in the Colonies
and abroad.
Junior Philatelic Society: Manchester
Branch.
The first meeting of the session was held
at the Deansgate Hotel on Oct. 3rd ; Mr.
Bernstein presided, and there were twenty-
eight members present. After an address
by the President, Messrs. C. O. King,
V. Leigh and J. Maling were elected
members. Mr. W. W. Munn gave a
display with notes of the stamps of
Holland, which was much appreciated by
those present.
The Scottish Philatelic Society: Junior
Branch.
The opening meeting of the session was
held in Dowell's Rooms, Edinburgh, on
Saturday, 5th October, at 7 p.m., when
the President (Mr. John Walker) pre-
sided over a good attendance.
Four new ordinary and two honorary
members were admitted, the honorary
members being Mr. Ernest Heginbottom,
B.A., F.R.P.S. (Lond.), and Mr. Percy C.
Bishop.
The Secretary submitted his report for
session 1906-7, which showed that after
paying all expenses there was a substan-
tial balance to the credit of the Society.
He stated that the Exchange Branch had
proved a great success, the sales exceed-
ing the most sanguine expectations of the
Committee. Packets are regularly sent
out every month and circulate among
about 70 members.
The office bearers were appointed for
session 1907-8. The programme of meet-
ings for session 1907-8 was submitted and
approved.
A very cordial vote of thanks was
awarded to the retiring office bearers, and
especially to Mr. Walker, to whose experi-
ence, encouragement and assistance no
small part of the success of the society is
due.
This young and energetic Society is
looking forward to an attractive series of
meetings during the winter, and is going
ahead.
Transvaal Philatelic Society.
An interesting meeting was held on
Tuesday evening, August 27th, at the
Society's Room, in Trust Buildings.
After formal business and the drawing
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207
up of a syllabus for the new quarter, Mr.
J. C. Hand read an able and interesting
paper entitled " Europe for Collectors "
— a plea for European philately. He
deprecated the excessive, and almost ex-
clusive, attention given by British (and
especially South African) collectors to
British (or South African British)
Colonials. He pointed out how hope-
lessly beyond the reach of the collector of
moderate means were the early issues of
most of them, especially copies in fine
condition, and asserted that all but
wealthy collectors were being driven from
active philately, while the beginner found
his enthusiasm damped at the very outset.
In pleading for the collection of
European he showed by figures the enor-
mous field for research afforded by such
countries as France, Spain, Portugal, and
their respective groups of Colonies ; the
comparative cheapness of Scandinavia,
the Balkan States, Belgium, Austria, &c. ;
and the extreme probability of an early
boom in countries at present little re-
garded. Incidentally, he supported the
claims of several South American States.
After the President and Miss Finlay
had spoken briefly in support of the paper,
a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to
Mr. Hand.
Next followed an exhibition of Natal,
of which some excellent displays were
given, notably by Mr. Leo Mayer. The
display of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,
and Newfoundland was disappointing,
and supplied a striking confirmation of
Mr. Hand's paper.
At the meeting of this Society on 10th
September, Mr. T. Henderson (Presi-
dent) was in the chair. The exhibit was
the stamps of Gibraltar, Malta, Ionian
Islands, and Heligoland. A very fine
show of all four, practically complete,
and the fine Heligolands, all " guaran-
teed," was given by Mr. A. J. Cohen.
Mr Leo Mayer's Gibraltar and Malta
were as perfect as Mr. Cohen's, and even
more complete, all the "errors" being
represented. The President showed a
nice lot of Gibraltar, and Mr. Ornstien
had a representative lot of all fcur
Colonies.
Stamp Books in the United States.
That the small stamp books are popular
in the United States can be seen from the
sale. Instituted in 1900 the number of
booklets sold in that year was 2,300,000,
whereas in 1905 the number had risen tc
12,600,000. During the entire time
47,000,000 booklets have been sold valued
at nearly seventeen million dollars. One
cent is the price of the covers, and as this
is more than the cost, it is estimated that
the Post Office has made about ^75,000
out of the idea,
Exhibition of the Stamps of the British
Colonies.
At the first ordinary meeting of the
! Junior Philatelic Society, London Branch,
! held at 3, Bedford Street, Strand, on Sat-
urday, October 5th, the President gave
, some interesting information concerning
the Exhibition of the stamps of the
British Colonies which the Society intend
holding in March next. The great success
; that attended their Exhibition held in
Exeter Hall in February, 19015, when no
I less than 11,000 people passed through the
Hall in two days, has emboldened the
! Committee to engage a larger hall and
: for a longer period ; they have therefore
: taken Caxton Hall, Westminster, for
March 12th, 13th, and 14th, 1908, confi-
dently anticipating that their Exhibition
I will far surpass in every respect those
; previously held by the Society. Admis-
sion will be free, by ticket, and the
President stated that in the expectation
of a large demand, 25,000 tickets had
J been ordered as a preliminary supply. A
Special Committee has been formed, with
Mr. H. F. Johnson as Secretary, to deal
with the work connected with the Exhibi-
tion, and an office engaged for their use
at 44, Fleet Street, E.C. All applications
for tickets or other matter relating to the
I Exhibition should be addressed to Mr.
H. F. Johnson, Stamp Exhibition Office,
44, Fleet Street, E.C.
Novel Use for Telegraph Messengers.
A South African lady recently on a
i visit to London, who wanted someone to
direct her to the shops and at the same
! time to look after her two little children,
j went to the Post Office, and was allowed
I to engage the services of a telegraph
messenger for the purpose. We very much
i doubt this ; but then the daily press never
lies !
A Review.
During the past month we have received
from the publishers, Messrs. George Bell &
Sons, London, the latest publication
entitled "How to Collect Postage Stamps,'
I by Bertram T. K. Smith, published at 6s.
! The book, which consists of some 200 pages,
is excellently got up and contains 48 full
size plate illustrations of all the most
interesting stamps in the world. These
illustrations are exceptionally well done.
j Mr. Smith, who is a very well known and
able writer, approaches the subject from a
beginner's point of view, in fact, the scheme
of the book seems to be to arouse interest
; amongst non-collectors, but it does so in
1 such a manner that not only any person
j who picks up the book, knowing nothing of
the subject, would be interested, but also
: that collectors of some years' standing
would likewise find the book both enter
taining and instructive. The . stamps of
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each country are dealt with in a concise
manner, and there are chapters dealing
with stamp collecting past and present,
stamp market, stamp collector's outfit, etc.
The book undoubtedly deserves an extensive
circulation, which we certainly hope it will
obtain, as it cannot fail to attract fresh
adherents to philately.
Leicester Philatelic Exhibition.
This interesting function will be held at
the Victoria Hall, Granby-street, Leicester,'
on Friday and Saturday next, November
ist and 2nd.
Very satisfactory entries have been
received, there being no le.-^s than sixteen
entered in Class I. (open) for Great Britain
or any one British Colony, while in Classes
V. and VI., restricted to members of the
Leicester Society, the figures six and seven
are equally gratifying.
The Exhibition is to be opened at 3
o'clock, by which time it is hoped the
judging of some of the classes will be
completed.
Any reader requiring further particulars
is referred to the Exhibition Secretary,
Mr. J. W. H. Goddard, 14, Church-avenue,
Glenfield-road, Leicester.
Papua on British New Guinea: Surcharge
Changed.
According to E wen's Weekly Stamp
News an interesting event during the
week ending August 31st was the receipt
of fresh supplies of Papua surcharged
stamps, part of which show a new type of
overprint, thinner and smaller. It was
known that the stamps were being sur-
charged in two lots and considerable
speculation has been rife as to whether
the second lot would have the same over-
print as the first. Immediately it was
known in London the second lot had a
second overprint, the price of the first set
doubled and will not unlikely treble, as
the 4d. with overprint, Type L, is a really
scarce stamp.
The Forthcoming Exhibition in India.
The full prospectus of this important
Exhibition was published in our July
number, and we would refer intending
exhibitors thereto, reminding them to
send particulars of their entries imme-
diately upon receipt of this number to the
Secretary, Mr. B. Gordon Jones, 7,
Mangoe Lane, Calcutta, as the latest date
has been fixed on November 15th, and
the exhibits themselves must be in the
hands of the Committee before December
ist, 1907.
The Exhibition is to be held during
the month of December, in Calcutta. The
writer exhibited at the last Exhibition in
Calcutta, and found that his stamps met
with no harm at all, every possible care
being then taken, as will no doubt be the
case again.
We would urge collectors in this
country to send exhibits, knowing how
much such consideration is appreciated by
Anglo-Indian philatelists.
The stamps must be mounted in albums
with loose leaves, or on separate cards
measuring as near as possible 11 by 8f.
Exhibits can be sent by post, and
should be addressed to the Secretary as
above.
A liberal supply of medals are offered
for competition, and the possession of one
of these, which we presume in design will
be similar to those at the last Indian
Exhibition, forms a very pretty souvenir
of the event.
Malay States.
The following extracts are from the
Colonial Office Journal : —
Owing to alteration in connection with
the local currency of the Straits Settle-
ments and the Federated Malay States
the 3 cents stamp will in both cases take
the place of the 4 cents stamp as the in-
ternational equivalent of 10 centimes. It
will therefore be printed in all red, and
the 4 cents Straits Settlements stamp will
be in lilac, and that of the Federated
Malay States will remain black and red
as at present.
The 8 cents Federated Malay States
stamps will in future be printed in all
blue.
The alteration referred to in the local
currency is the establishment of a fixed
exchange value for the dollar, which has
hitherto fluctuated between 2s. 6d. and is.
6d. A fixed value of 2s. 4d. has now been
established and British postal orders, for
instance, will be cashed by the Post
Offices at this rate. In other parts of the
world the dollar is still unstable, latest
quotations from Shanghai being about
2s. 9d., and from Hong Kong 2s. 2d. —
Ewen's Weekly Stam-p News.
A Dear Envelope.
The Berlin Brief-Zeitung mentions an
envelope bearing the following stamps : —
On the address side one hundred and
twenty 10 rouble stamps of Russia, on the
other side thirty 10 rouble stamps and one
stamp each of 7 rouble, 50 and 2 kopecs,
in all 1,517 rouble 52 kopecs. A novel
piece for collectors "on the entire."
Distance No Object.
The U.S. postal administration will in
future forward all letters ficm there to
South America via Europe, the direct
steamship service having given rise to
too many complaints on account of
irregularity and unpunctuality. The dis-
tance is about 6,000 miles further, yet
the saving in timo will be 5-9 days.
Notes and News.
209
The Postmaster-General's Report
for 1906=7.
The huge business of the Post Office i
shown once again in the annual report
just issued.
It is estimated, says the Postmaster-
General, that the number of postal packets
delivered in the United Kingdom during
the year 1906-7 was as follows : —
Increase Average
per cent.
number
over
for each
1905-6.
person.
Letters . .
2,804,400,000
3.6
-64.1
Postcards
831,400,000
3-9
19.-
Halfpenny pkts.
933,200,000
4-7
21-3
Newspapers . .
189,100,000
2.-
4-3
Parcels . .
104,820,000
3-i
3-8
2.4
4,862,920,000
11 1.1
The growth in the number of letters has
been maintained, the rate of increase
having risen by .5 this year. The number
of postcards, although increasing, is
doing so more and more slowly, the rate
of increase being 3.9 this year, as
against 9 in the preceding year, and 19.7
in 1904-5. In 1903-4 the number of post-
cards was only 013,700,000, with an in-
crease of 25.5, but then the picture post-
card craze came in. The number of letters
registered during the year was
18,491,770, showing a decrease of .8 per
cent, on the previous year. The number
of parcels registered was 1,009,848, a
decrease of 3.6 per cent. Registration is
gradually being made less use of.
Whether the public put more trust in
the efficiency and honesty of the Post
Office officials, or whether the fee is
considered too high, it is hard to say.
The number of newspapers also shows
only a very slight increase.
The number of undelivered packets, in-
cluding those entirely unaddressed and
articles found loose, treated during the
year reached the large total of
29,766,394, an increase of 9.34 per cent,
over the total for the preceding year.
The undeliverable registered letters and
letters containing property numbered
353,892, or 10.57 Per cent. more than in
1905-6. These letters contained ,£16,694
1 6s. id. in cash and bank notes, and
£"671,044 15s. 1 id. in bills, cheques,
money-orders, postal -orders, and stamps.
The packets posted without any address,
and the articles found loose in the post
during the year numbered 423,085, an
increase of 2.47 per cent. Included among
these were cash and bank notes to the
value of £"1,493, and cheques and other
forms of remittances to the value of
;£25>I29-
The number of parcels addressed to
foreign countries was 2,575,891, and re-
ceived 1,471,785, a grand total to be
handled of 4,047,676, showing an increase
over the previous year of 142,638, or
about 35 per cent.
The number of inland money-orders
issued during the fiscal year ending
March, 1907, was 10,844,509, representing
a sum of £'37,997,339. The foreign and
Colonial orders numbered 2,974,653, and
amounted to ,£8,338,544. The number of
postal-orders issued during the year was
102,247,000, and their value amounted to
£"40,878,000. These figures show in-
creases of 5.1 and 5.4 per cent, respec-
tively over those of the previous year.
The value of postage stamps affixed was
£"218,000. The commission on these
orders yielded the sum of £"415,041, or
i £"13,821 less than in the preceding year,
! due to the reductions in the poundage,
which came into force in July, 1906.
The withdrawals in the Post Office
Savings Bank nearly equalised the
deposits, only £"217,577 being the addi-
tion, which brings the total sum standing
to the credit of depositors on December
31st, 1906, to ,£155,996,446.
The proportion of depositors to popula-
tion is : —
1 in 3.70 in England and Wales,
1 in 9.96 in Scotland,
1 in 8.66 in Ireland,
and the average amounts for each are as
follows : —
Total
Average
amount.
amount.
Depositors.
£
£ s. d
England & Wales 9,351,739
139,042,723
14 17 4
Scotland . . . . 474,619
6,364,708
13 8 2
Ireland . . . . 506,420
10,589,015
20 18 2
10,332,784
£155,996,446
£15 1 "
During the year ending March 31st,
1907, 89,493,000 telegrams passed over the
Post Office wires as compared with
89,478,000 in 1905-6, an increase of 0.02
per cent. The number of foreign tele-
grams sent to and from the United
Kingdom during the year (exclusive of
certain telegrams dealt with entirely by
cable companies) was 9,147,000, an in-
crease of 351,000, or 4 per cent, over the
j number sent during 1905-6.
The number of Marconi Company's
telegrams outward was 1,140, as compared
j with 558 in 1905-6, and inward 15,853, as
compared with 11,094 in 1905-6.
The postal revenue of the year, includ-
j ing the value of services rendered to other
departments, was ,£17,361,042, an increase
i of £^297,019 on that of the previous year.
j The postal expenditure was £"12,289,787,
! an increase of £"440,775 on that of the
! previous year. Trie net profit was there-
fore ,£5,071,255, or £"143,756 less than last
year. The telegraph and telephone
revenue of the year, including the value
of services rendered to other departments
was £"4,369,230, an increase of £"217,850;
and the telegraph and telephone expendi-
ture was £"5,021,285, an increase of
£"129,086 upon the previous year. The
net deficit on working the telegraphs and
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telephones was thus ^652,055, or ^88,764
less than in 1905-6. The net revenue from
the postal and telegraph services com-
bined was therefore ^4, 419, 200. If the
interest on the capital expenditure on the
purchase of the telegraphs— ^10,867,644 —
be taken into account, the net profit was
^4,147,509, or ^54,992 less than in 1905-6.
These figures are, the report concludes,
necessarily partly estimated.
The Mart.
A very interesting lot of imperforates
from the imprimatur sheets, and a fine selec-
tion of essays, proofs, and colour trials of
the stamps of Great Britain, were sold by
Messrs. Puttick & Simpson, at their Gal-
leries, on October 8th and gth.
Great Britain.
£ s. d.
1839, Whiting's " Beaufort House essays,"
Harwood's envelope, etc. (10 in num-
ber) 176
1840, id. black, V.R., unused in mint state
and fine, but a little close at lefc ..526
Die proof of the id., die 1, lettered " Old
Original, 1," in black 2 o n
Another in light red .. .. .. ..426
Another in mustard 2126
Another in bright green 3 5 o
Another in yellow ochre 300
Another in deep purple 400
Another in scarlet .. 2 15 o
Another in full blue . . . . . . ..2150
1850, Messrs. Archer & Branston's " Prince
Consort " essay, id. red-brown, a pair o 13 o
.1854-57, die proof of the id., die 2, lettered
" New, 3," in black 1 12 6
Another in deep purple 3 17 6
Another in claret 2 17 6
Another in carmine-lake .. .. .. 2 15 o
Another in rose-red 2126
Another in de«-p blue 330
Another in dull blue 300
Another in bright yellow-green . . ..376
Another in emerald 450
Another on card, lettered " New," in black 1 12 6
Another, lettered " 2," in black .. .. 1 14 o
Reprint of the id., plate 66, with inverted
large crown wink., a very fine corner
block of 9, with plate number in black o 18 o
id. red-brown, proofs, printed from a
specially made plate of 6, on paper
wmk. sideways, and used for official
experiments as to the action of light
on the colour, with notes . . ..1400
Die proof of the 2d., die 2, lettered " New
Die, 1, 34," in bright purple. This,
although printed from die 2, is without
white lines 400
1858-79, three die proofs of id., plate 75, in
blue, and 1862, gel. bistre, 1867, 2s. blue
(specimen), also an engine-turned de-
sign printed in the blue ink used for
the 2d. These have been subjected to
official experiments in removing can-
cellations ; with letters from Mr.
Pearson Hill and Mr. J. P. Bacon
relating thereto 10 10 o
Proof of the 2d., plate g, in black on card,
printed for the Paris Exhibition, 1867,
a fine corner block of g, with plate
number 500
1862, 3d. carmine-rose, plate 3, with white
dots, unused in mint state, fine ..24 o o
Another, imperf., mint 220
4d orange-red, plate 4, hair lines, a very
fine imperf. block of g. mint .. ..800
Another, and a plate proof in black ..150
1870, i|d. rose red, the error O.P.P.C, un-
used, fair 800
Another, perforated with firm's name ., o 13 o
Die proof of 1 Jd., lettered " 35," in purple 4 15 0
£ s. d.
1880 (?), proof sheet (120) of id. essay in
Bacon's new " indenting " process, in
rose .. .. .- .. .. ..600
1881. Bussell's forgery of the id. lilac, and
other forgeries and reproductions, 17
in all 6 15 o
id. lilac, the rare variety with line at foot,
unused in mint state, and three curi-
ous errors of printing and perforation,
(8 in all) 1 17 6
1887, die proofs of the ^d. to is. values in
black 13 10 o
hd. to is. ditto 55o
I. R. Official, 1885-go, 5s. rose, mint .. .. 515 o
1 os. blue, ditto 700
1852-92, is. green, a pair, ditto .. .. 1 1 o
£1 green, mint 1300
igo2-04, 5s. carmine, used 11 o o
Envelopes : Proof on India paper of id.
Mulready envelope 250
Proof on India paper of Mulready, with-
out inscription 1 1 o
Proof on ordinary paper of 2d. Mulready 0 14 o
Mulready id. cover, with Maltese cross
postmark in violet 060
Albino id. envelope, with silk thread
(small size), printed without colour,
unused 050
Proof of the head of Her late Majesty, by
Wyon, used for the envelopes, em-
bossed on card 140
Proof in black of the id. envelope die, re-
produced in line by Joubert's process 400
The following comprise one of the Official
collections of specimens from the im-
primatur sheets of which only seven
were made. They are all imperfor-
ate and unused, and (unless otherwise
mentioned) in fine condition. The
line-engraved series are, as usual,
without gum. Those stamps marked
with an asterisk * are unknown in the
perforated state.
1840, wmk. small crown, id. black, plate 1 o 18 o
id. black, plate 2 100
id. black, plates 3 and 8 100
id. black, "V.R.," plate A, fine and rare 700
1841-57, wmk. small crown, die 1, id. red-
brown, plates 12 to 21, two on white
paper 350
id. red-brown, plates 22 to 23, several on
nearly white paper . . . . ..2126
id. red-brown, plates 34 to 43, one on
white and several on nearly white
paper 200
All the plate numbers up to 204 were sold
in lots of 10, and averaged £1 16s. a lot.
1858^, wmk. large crown, id. rose-red,
plates 71 to 225 complete . . . . 66 o o
2d. blue, plates 7 to 15, ditto . . . . 5100
1862, wmk. emblems, 3d. rose, plate 2,
network spandrels 3100
gd. bistre, plate 3, hair lines . . . . 9 10 o
is. green, plate 3, hair lines .. .. 1 17 6
3d. rose, plate 5* 6 10 o
Wink, garter, 4d. vermilion, plates 7 and 8 100
9d. bistre, plate 5 5100
is. green, plate 4 o 15 o
is. green, plate 5* 450
6d. violet, plate 10 . . . . . . . . 12 o o
iod. brown, plate 1 110
iod. brown, plate 2 5 15 o
2s. blue, plate 3 n 15 o
Wmk. cross 5s. rose, plate 1 . . ..200
5s. rose, plate 4* 8100
£1 brown-lilac 5 10 o
1870, wmk. script ^d. rose-red, plates 1 to
20, a fine and complete set . . . . 7 10 o
1872-73, 6d. dark chestnut, plate 12 . . ..440
1873-80, 2^d. lilac-rose, plate 4* . . ..400
2jd. lilac-rose, plate 5* 500
3d. rose, plate 21* 4 15 o
4d. vermilion, plate 16 .. .. .. 8 . o o
4d. sage-green, plate 17 800
6d. grey, plate 18* 4 15 o
8d. orange, plate 2* .. 550
is, green, plate 14* .. .. .. ..400
Notes and News.
211
£
1880-83, is. lilac, plate 13 2
is. lilac, plate 14 . . . . . . . . 2 :
1880-81, id. Venetian red, plates 1 to 33, a
complete set 2
18S2-83, wink, anchor, £5 orange, on bkutc 13
18S3-84, 10s. blue on bleittc, plate 2 . . . . 7
ios. blue on bleitte, plate 3 6
1884, wnik. crown, £d. slate, plates 7 to 14 1
15 o
On October nth Messrs. Ventom, Bull
& Cooper had a sale, the chief feature being
King's Heads, single watermark, practi-
cally complete, in mint condition.
£ s. d.
Great Britain ■ 1881, id. lilac, mint set of 18
control letters, from '■ B " to " S," all
singles except " R" and " S ". . ..200
A similar lot 1 16 o
1887, Jd. vermilion, mint set of 14 control
letters, some in strips and pairs, and
including the first eight 1 10 o
Sarawak: Sept., 1895, perf. 12J, 2c. green,
error of colour, an unused horizontal
pair 120
Straits Settlements : King's Head, single
wmk., ic, 3c, 4c, 5c, 8c, 10c, 25c,
30c, 50c, 1, 2, and 5 dollars, and four
other values, all mint . . . . ..180
British Somaliland : 1st issue, complete set,
mint o 18 o
East Africa and Uganda Protectorates :
King's Head, single wmk., Aa., ia., 2a.,
2§a., 3a., 4a., 5a., 8a., 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
rupees, all mint 200
Gambia : King's Head, single wmk., $d., id.,
2d., 2^-d., 3d., 4d., 6d., is., is. 6d., 2s.,
2s. 6d., and 3s., and earlier issues, all
mint (31 in all) 180
Gold Coast : King's Head, single wmk.. is.,
2s., 5s., ios., and six lower values, all
mint 1 o
Lagos : 1887-94, set complete, including the
ios. and other high values, and
others, all mint (26 in all) .. . . 1 10 o
King's Head, single wmk., 6d. and is.,
both mint .. ..0180
5s. green and blue, mint 140
Natal : King's Head, single wmk., set of 14
complete up to and including the 5s.,
1874-78, 5s. carmine, and others, all
mint (29 in all) . . . . . . ..160
Orange River Colony : " V.R.I. ," id. brown,
error of colour, mint 300
Seychelles: King's Head, single wmk., set
complete and 3 provisionals, mint (16
in all) o 12 o
Sierra Leone : King's Head, single wmk.,
. set of 12 including the 5s. value, all
mint 1 10 o
Southern Nigeria : King's Head, single
wmk., Jd., id., 2d., 2|d., 4d., 6d., and
is., multiple wmk , set of 9, including
5s., all mint (16 in all) o 18 o
2s. 6d., 5s., and ios., all mint .. ..170
Leeward Islands : 1890, set of 9 complete,
1902 provls., and King's Head, single
wmk., set of 9 complete, all mint (21
in all) o 18 o
St. Lucia: Collection of, including 1891, 5s.,
King's Head, single wmk., set com-
plete, all mint (22 in all) . . . . o 14 o
St. Vincent : Collection of, including 1899
set complete, King's Head, single
wmk., set complete, all mint (32 in all) 190
Messrs. Glendining & Co.'s sale, on
October 15th and 16th, consisted chiefly
of large lots of different countries. The
chief features were British P.O telegraph
stamps, Sydney Views, and United States.
£ s. d.
Saxony: 1850, 3pf., brick red on entire ..050
Spain: 1852, imperf. 2r., pale red .. . . 4 10 o
£ s. d.
British Somaliland : 1903, Service Stamps,
Queen's Head, J, 1, 2 and 8a. and ir.,
all mint . . ~ o 12 o
Cape of Good Hope. Mafeking: Gibbons 1
2, 3. 6, 8 and 10 ; 17 (2) ; and 18, nearly
all fine and on pieces of originals .. 160
Liberia: 1902, $5, black and carmine, with
centre inverted, mint, but slightly
thinned 2176
Uganda: May, 1Q05, 10. 20 (three copies),
40, 50 and 60 cowries, black, Gibbons
27, 29, 32, 33 and 34 in vertical strip
unined 7150
June, 1896, 15 and 20 cowries, Gibbons 4ft
and 47, in vertical pair, unused ..240
20 cowries, Gibbons 47, unused vertical
pair 190
Nov., 1896, 1 and 5 rupees, both unused . . 2 16 o
Canada: 1858, perf. 12, 6d., purple brown 3 10 o
New Brunswick : i860, 5c, brown, Connell,
plain edge on left side 500
United States of America. New York :
1842, 3c, black, mint 1 1 o
1845, 5c, black, mint o 16 o
1847, 5c, deep hrown, mint o 15 o
ioc, black, unused 160
1861, 5c, brown ochre, unused .. ..160
1869, ic, brownish yellow, mint block of
ten 0110
15c, centre without frame, mint .. on o
15c, both varieties ; and 30c, all unused 100
24c, mint o 16 o
30c, mint 100
90c , mint, but one corner perf. short . . 1 id o
Re-issue in 1S75. on white paper, 1, 2
and 15c, without embossing, all
choice copies well centered and mint o 18 o
90c, mint 240
1880, re-issue on soft porus paper, ic. to
90c, unused set 63 o o
New South Wales : No. 13 on plate, variety
crevit omitted 7 5°
1851, plate III., 1st retouch, 2d., blue,
No. 2 on plate o 17 o
Block of four, Nos. 3, 4, 15 and 16 on
plate, scarce shade 10 10 o
Another choice block of four, No. 5, 6,
17 and 18 on plate, one stamp rather
close one side . . . . . . ..900
Laid paper, 2d., lilac blue, superb
horizontal strip of four, No. 19. 20, 21
and 22 on plate, No. 20, the variety
fan with six segments, Gibbons 37A. . 30 o o
1862, Registered, perf. 12^, 13, 6d. ; mint
block of six, Nos. 21, 22, 23, 31, 32
and 33 on plate 900
Mint block of four, Nos. 25, 2G, 35 and
36 on plate 6 15 o
Another mint block of four, Nos. 27, 28,
37 and 38 on plate 5100
Mint, horizontal pair, Nos. 17 and 18 . . 2 o o
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Postal Guide for June states that
imperforate United States stamps can be
ordered through any postmaster, but only
in quantities of 1,000, and must be used
at the post office through which they are
obtained.
* * *
The following are the quantities sold
of the de Ruyter stamps in Holland : —
5 cent 462,000
1 cent 575,000
25 cent 356,000
* * *
An unused 15c. bistre on rose, the scarce
error of France, was bought lately on the
Paris Stamp Bourse for 25 centimes, and
then people complain that no bargains
can be picked up now-a-days.
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The 4 centimes green (S. G. No. 40) of
the locally printed issue of Luxemburg
1874 has been found on vertically laid
paper, containing 13 lines of 2mm. wide.
So far we have not seen this variety
catalogued.
* * *
According to the Java Bode separate
and special stamps will be issued shortly
for Java and Mandura. At first the ordi-
nary Dutch Indies stamps are said to be
surcharged with these names, but later on
special series will be issued.
* * *
With the 1st of October an alteration
took place in the contents of the small
stamp books sold at the post office. They
now contain 18 penny stamps and 11 half-
penny, stamps for two shillings, instead
of 12 penny stamps and 23 halfpenny
stamps.
* * *
Unpaid letter stamps can be bought at
any post office in Luxemburg. They
cannot, of course, be used by the buyer
for franking his letters.
Some postal administrations seem to be
on the perpetual outlook to issue com-
memoratives. Bulgaria has just succeeded
again in finding a good reason — namely,
the Jubilee of Prince Ferdinand. Strange
to say, these stamps frank letters to
foreign countries ! We understood this
was no longer allowed.
* * *
The higher values of the unpaid letter
stamps for the Philippine Islands seem to
have been issued in very small numbers.
They are as follows : —
15,848 10 cents.
2,140 30 cents.
6,168 50 cents.
* * *
The nineteenth German Philatelic
Congress took place in Hamburg from the
24th to the 27th of August. Very good
papers were read by E. Vicenz on " The
Reprints and Essays of the Lithographic
Stamps of Hamburg," and by W. Sells-
shopp on " The Western Franks of the
American Express Companies."
Correspondence.
"Un Real" Dominican Republic Stamp.
To the Editor of the " Philatelic Record."
Dear Sir, — We enclose a copy of a
letter which we have received from Santo
Domingo, to which we have sent a reply
to fit the occasion. Attached to the letter
in question is a slip of yellow paper on
which is a hand-struck impression of the
"Un Real " Dominican Republic stamp
of the type of 1865. As the impression
appears to have been taken from the
original die we shall be much obliged if
you will insert a note in your next issue
warning collectors against reprints of this
stamp. — Yours faithfully,
Whitfield King & Co.
Ipswich, October 2nd, 1907.
[Copy.]
Santo Domingo,
5th September, 1907.
Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.,
Ipswich, England.
Dear Sirs, — I attach hereto a rough
print of the 1862 Santo Domingo
" Un Real " stamp, of which I am in
possession of the original cliche. I
will be glad to know if you could
have a quantity of these printed for
me, and if you can arrange to get
this done on papers of the proper
colour, having the appearance of
age, and using old ink. I should
want probably a couple of dozen
prints of each issue ; what would
your terms be?
Very faithfully yours,
Telegraph Stamp.
To the Editor of the " Philatelic Record."
Dear Sir, — We have just discovered a
Sixpenny Scarlet Electric Telegraph
Stamp with initials RG/HW, perf. 11^
all round. — Yours faithfully,
Chas. Nissen & Co.
7, Southampton Row,
London, W.C.
October 15th, 1907.
A Disclaimer.
To the Editor of the " Philatelic Record"
Dear Sir, — There is a statement in the
September number of the Philatelic
Journal of India to the effect that a Lon-
don dealer has made a standing offer of
^25,000 for my collection. As this is
entirely without foundation I should be
extremely obliged if you would allow
me to contradict it in your Journal.
There are also several incorrect state-
ments about the 1906 Exhibition. — Yours
faithfully, L. L. R. Hausburg.
Rothsay, St. George's Hill,
Weybridge, 3rd October, 1907.
THE
Philatelic Record
NOVEMBER, 1907
Editorial Note.
SOME months ago we referred to the desirability of in some
manner marking forged or faked stamps for the protection of
collectors generally. This question was not raised with-
out good grounds, instances having been furnished to us of faked
. stamps, especially English ones, which were known by
The Protective tjie persons offering them to have been declared bad,
of Germanv navmg been subsequently attempted to be disposed of in
quite another district.
It was thought that if strong action were taken by the premier
Society, with the active co-operation of two or three of the leading
provincial Societies, some good result would come from marking forged
stamps submitted to members by outside dealers. The vagaries of
the laws of England, however, raised insuperable difficulties. At the
nineteenth annual German " Philatelisten Tag," held at Hamburg,
after an important paper had been read on this subject by Councillor
Pauli, an eminent lawyer of Berlin, being a " Report of the Com-
mission for deciding how to mark forged stamps," it is pleasing to
find that the Congress recommended — (i) the philatelic societies to
secure (by a declaration signed by the sender of stamps for exchange
sheets or for expertising) the right to mark forged stamps either by
stamping, punching, or otherwise, (2) to be responsible for the value
of genuine stamps wrongly marked as forged (the value at the time of
marking being indicated with other particulars on the back of the
stamp).
It will thus be seen that substantial progress has been made in
Germany on this, what we believe, important subject, and it would
seem a pity if something could not be achieved here on somewhat similar
lines. It is the inexperienced who always suffer, and in anything done
for their protection our hobby will ultimately prove the gainer. We
feel sure that recruits when still young have been so discouraged as to
relinquish collecting before they gained the experience necessary to
avoid the pitfall of the forger.
214 The Philatelic Record.
Notable Philatelists.
B. Gordon Jones,
WE present to our readers this month the portrait of Mr.
B. Gordon Jones, one of the most prominent of Indian
philatelists, and at present Editor of the Philatelic Society
of India's official magazine, the Philatelic Journal of India.
Mr. Gordon Jones was born in 1872, and has been an active
stamp collector since 1887. In 1894 he established the Philatelic
World (under the editorship of those well-known philatelists, Messrs.
Wilmot Corfield and C. F. Larmour) — the first philatelic journal
published in India ; this paper, during the three years of its existence,
taking high rank amongst those published in the English language,
and being finally discontinued in 1897 when the Philatelic Society
of India was founded, and the Philatelic Journal of India began
publication.
Mr. Gordon Jones introduced philatelic auctioning in India in
1894, and is still the only stamp auctioneer in the country. He has
been closely- associated with the enormous philatelic development
of India during the last decade, and is in the front rank of philatelic
writers in India.
In collaboration with Mr. C. Stewart-Wilson, he produced the
Indian Society's handbook on " The Stamps of British India
surcharged for Native States," which is the standard book on these
issues ; and he is at present associated with Sir David Masson in
writing a book on " The Stamps of Afghanistan " (the rough notes
of which are now appearing in the Philatelic Journal of India), which
is to be shortly published by the Indian Society.
Mr. Gordon Jones has been closely identified with the previous
Philatelic Exhibitions promoted by the Indian Society, and is the
Honorary Secretary of their forthcoming Exhibition, shortly to be
held in Calcutta. Personally, he is very popular in philatelic circles
in the Indian winter and summer capitals — Calcutta and Simla;
and is also not unknown in London, his last visit to England being
in 1905.
Notable Philatelists,
B. Gordon Jones.
216 The Philatelic Record.
Susse Perforation.
By Tete-beche.
ON the 8th January, 1861, that is to say, seven years after the
adoption of perforation for postage stamps in England, and
twenty-one months before its adoption in France, M. Susse, of
the firm of MM. Susse Freres, stationers, of the Place de la Bourse,
Paris, took out a patent for a machine he had invented the preceding
year, which was designed to do away with the slow and wearisome
method of detaching postage stamps from the sheet by cutting them
apart with scissors.
Previous to this date, however, Post Office employes, large business
firms, etc., had had recourse to various forms of draughtsman's
rouletting wheels, in order to curtail the labour involved in cutting
out each stamp separately.
To M. Susse, however, is due the credit of having been the first
to apply the process of perforation — "piquage" — as distinct from
rouletting — " percagc" — to the stamps of France.
Describing his invention, he says : — " My invention consists of an
" arrangement of punches for perforating or cutting up stamps,
" coupons, etc., in order to facilitate their separation without having
" recourse to scissors, knives, or other sharp instruments, while leaving
" them at the same time in the entire sheet."
He then goes on to describe the mechanism of his machine, which
is beyond the scope of this article.
After having taken out a patent for his invention, he next tried to
obtain from the Government the monopoly of the perforation of their
stamps. In this, however, he was unsuccessful. He was obliged,
therefore, to content himself with the 2 % commission allowed to
vendors of postage stamps by Government since 1854. He sold a
great quantity, perforating them free of charge for his customers. On
the 18th December, 1861, this commission was reduced to 1 %, and it
is probable that he was the indirect cause of this reduction.
The following is a translation of a copy of a circular addressed by
M. Susse in 1861 to his clients and customers, one of which was
shown in M. Reichenheim's exhibit at the Philatelic Exhibition held
in London last year : —
Paris,
January, 1861 .
M
We are going to offer to supply all the stamps you require
in your offices, perforated all round like English and American
stamps, without any increase in price.
By means of this process, as simple as it is ingenious, and for
which we have taken out a patent, you will find in the first place
a great saving of time, since, without the wearisome use of scissors,
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the stamps can be detached as required and the work of an hour
is done in live minutes ; a second advantage being that the per-
forated stamps do not curl up, and adhere much better.
If you appreciate, Monsieur, as we have no doubt you will, the
numerous advantages of our process, kindly send us your order,
which will be executed the same day.
We have the honour to be,
Your very humble Servants,
(Signed) Susse Freres.
Specimen of our process.
* -* *-
(Here follows a specimen of the perforation on the circular itself).
This machine gave a perforation of seven, i.e., in a length of 2cm.
there are seven holes.
All the stamps current at this date are found with this perforation,
but, according to Dr. Marconnet, only certain shades were thus per-
forated. In his book, " Les Vignettes Postales de la France et de ses
Colonies," he says : —
" The shade of the stamp is also an index (as to its genuineness),
" for Susse's machine was not working for the whole duration of the
" issue, and the shades which existed at that period were : — 1 centime
" bronze-green ; 5c. pale green ; 10c. yellow-brown ; 20c. blue, the
'• commonest shade* ; 40c. red-orange, neither bright nor pale; 80c.
" rose. All 80c. carmine, perforated Susse, may straight away be
" pronounced forgeries."
The "Catalogue Officiel de la Societe Francaise de Timbrologie "
also has the same note, " France " having been written up by
M. J. Bernichon and Dr. Marconnet.
M. Reichenheim, however, in his exhibit mentioned above, showed
a copy of the 80c. carmine with this perforation on entire, postmarked
2 April, 1861, to which he had appended the remark, " believed
genuine."
Personally, I see no reason to doubt the genuineness of an 80c.
carmine, perforated seven, provided that they satisfy the tests described
below ; as this shade was first issued in October, 1854, and the rose
shade did not appear till April, i860, so that it is quite possible that a
few sheets of the former may have remained over until 1861.
M. Susse sold his machine in 1875 to M. Maury, in whose
possession I believe it still remains.
M. Maury, in his new book, " Histoire des Timbres-Poste Francais,"
the most complete and interesting study on the stamps of France yet
published, and to which I am indebted for a great deal of the informa-
tion in this article, states that M. Arthur Rothschild had the whole set
of the 1862 laureated empire " Rothschild issue " perforated by this
machine for his own collection.
* Also 20c. blue on gvcen, a copy of which, on entire, pmk. Paris, 15 April, 1861, was
exhibited by M. Reichenheim. This shade, perforated Susse, is also catalogued by
Yvert et Tellier.
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As regards stamps with a forged perforation, or, more correctly
speaking, stamps which have been perforated at a later date — probably
by the original machine, but after they had been cut apart, I think I
am justified in saying that fully 75% of the stamps perforated Susse
extant at the present time belong to this category. It requires an
expert to be able to distinguish the genuine from the " forged "; the
safest plan being to buy only those on the original envelopes, in which
state they are worth every penny of the price at which they are quoted
in the catalogues ; more particularly the ic, 5c, and 80c, which are
undoubtedly scarce stamps in this state.
I append a translation of a note given in the Official French
Catalogue, referred to above, which gives the differences between the
genuine and those perforated at a later date.
" In the genuine Susse perforation, the stamp measures 18mm.
"horizontally between the bottom of the two opposite teeth, and 21J
" to 22mm. vertically.
" Other methods are indicated by M. Ed. M. Mahe. In the
"genuine the top of the tooth is torn, while in the others it
" is cut straight with scissors. Finally, in the imitations, in conse-
" quence of a derangement in the machine, the teeth; are no longer
" opposite each other, and very often the top of a tooth on one side
" corresponds with the bottom of the hole on the other side of the
" stamp."
That is to say, a succession of parallel horizontal lines drawn
from the top of each tooth on one side should cut the top of the tooth
on the other side.
Any stamp which will answer all three tests is pretty sure to be
genuine.
Finally, there is a real forgery of these stamps which were
manufactured at Bale in 1868, but as these only gauge 6 instead of 7,
they ought to deceive no one.
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The Leicester Exhibition.
T
HIS Exhibition, inaugurated by the Leicester Philatelic Society,
was brought to a successful conclusion on November 2nd. The
object of the Exhibition was primarily to arouse interest in
stamp collecting locally, and incidentally to increase the membership
of what is, although a very young Society, still an enterprising and
successful one.
The opening ceremony was performed by Air. T. W. Peck, Vice-
President of the Birmingham Philatelic Society, on Friday, November
1st, at 3 o'clock, the President of the Leicester Society, Dr. R.
Milbourne West, occupying the chair, and there being a number of
prominent philatelists present. A full programme of the different
classes has already appeared in this journal, and therefore it only
remains for us to remind our readers that the scheme of the Exhibition
was divided into two parts, certain classes being for open competition
and others restricted to either members of the local society or residents
within the county of Leicester. Class I., which was open, was for the
best collection of Great Britain, or any one British colony. A Gold
Medal, given by Stanley Gibbons, Ltd., a Silver Medal by Dr. R.
Milbourne West, and two of the Society's Diplomas, were placed at
the disposal of Mr. W. Doming Beckton, who acceded to the request
made to him and officiated as judge. There were 20 entries, the Gold
Medal being awarded to Mr. L. L. R. Hausburg for his well-known
collection of the stamps of New Zealand. This exhibit, especially in
an Exhibition of this kind, naturally dwarfed all its competitors, and
we understand it was in consequence of a communication in the nature
of a request that Mr. Hausburg consented to become an exhibitor.
His doing so afforded local collectors the pleasure which they desired,
and his kindness was much appreciated locally.
The Silver Medal was awarded to Mr. Humphrey Bennett, of North-
ampton, for a very meritorious display of the stamps of Sarawak, which
were mounted in two volumes, a small portion only being displayed in
frames, the Committee of this Exhibition experiencing the same difficul-
ties that other Committees have done before, namely, that the frame
space available was altogether inadequate for the exhibits sent in.
The Diplomas were awarded to Mr. C. A. Stephenson, of Birming-
ham, for Barbados, and Mr. Leicester Paine, of Stoke-on-Trent, for a
collection of Great Britain, the condition of the specimens in this
exhibit being uniformly good and exceedingly choice. Mr. Beckton
was requested, as far as possible, to judge the exhibits upon the
following lines: — Condition, 25; philatelic knowledge and research,
25 ; arrangement, 20 ; neatness, 15 ; completeness, 10 ; rarity, 5 ; the
object of the Committee obviously being to discount the financial
aspect of stamp collecting as far as possible, and to give the very fullest
effect to serious study and research — a very praiseworthy object and
one with which every philatelist is in hearty accord. This object,
however, has been in the minds of the Committees of many previous
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Exhibitions during the last ten years, but the experience of the past
has to a very large extent — and the present Exhibition is no exception
— been that the most valuable exhibits must, in most cases, carry off
first honours. It is common knowledge that the collections of those
who are known as the " Great Moguls " comply to the very fullest
extent with all the requirements in regard to condition, philatelic
knowledge, research, and arrangement.
Amongst the other exhibitors in this section we noticed those of
Mr. Heginbottom, of Rochdale, who showed certain countries, namely,
Barbados, Ceylon, St. Vincent, West Australia, and Victoria, from his
well-known collection.
Mr. Buckley, of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, displayed a collection,
beautifully mounted, of the stamps of Great Britain, which was a
history in itself. This exhibit, by the way, was the one which gained
a Diploma at the successful Exhibition held by the Junior Philatelic
Society last year.
Mr. Bernstein's collection of Malta was notable chiefly from the
fact of the very complete series of British stamps with the Malta post-
mark it contained ; while Mr. Pimm's St. Lucia are old friends.
The competition in the other classes for the most part was keen,
several well-balanced exhibits being staged. The following is the
complete list of exhibits and awards :
Class I.
Hausburg, L.L.R.
Bennett, H.
Paine, L. A. B. . .
Stephenson, C. A.
Bazett, Mrs. E. C.
Bernstein, I. J.
Buckley, S. C.
Heginbottom, J. E.
Lindner, Miss A. J.
Tarrant, W. H.
Widdowson, T. B.
West, Dr. R. B.
Pimm, W.
Cartwright, T. C.
New Zealand. Gold Medal.
Sarawak. Silver Medal.
Great Britain. Dil loma.
South Australia and Barbadoes. Diploma.
East Africa and Uganda.
Malta.
Great Britain.
Barbados, Ceylon, St. Vincent, West
Australia, Victoria.
Great Britain.
Cape of Good Hope.
Seychelles.
Great Britain.
St. Lucia.
Canada, Great Britain.
Widdowson, T. B.
West, Dr. R. M.
Mussen, Dr. W.
Goddard, J. W. H.
Faulkes, A. H. . .
Williams, H. P.
Class II.
St. Vincent, Barbados.
India. Bronze Medal.
Ceylon. Diploma.
Canada.
Cape of Good Hope.
British South Africa.
Silver Medal.
Burton, J. R. ..
Heginbottom, J. E.
Class III.
Chili, U.S.A., and St. Helena. Silver
Medal.
A number of West Indian and Australian
Colonies. Bronze Medal.
Faulkes, A. H.
Widdowson, T. B.
Class IV.
Collection in Imperial. Silver Medal.
Collection in Imperial. Album.
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Class V.
Boulton, J. G. .. .. .. Curiosities, etc. Bronze Medal.
Goddard, J. W. H. .. .. Curiosities, etc. Album.
Class VI.
Widdowson, T. B. .. .. Holland. Bronze Medal.
Gadsby, W. .. .. .. Turkey. Album and Diploma.
Class VII.
Edwards, T. .. .. .. Great Britain. Album and Diploma.
Sansome, P. V. .. .. Great Britain. Diploma.
Biddle, W. H Great Britain. Album.
Class VIII.
Mussen, Miss .. .. .. Junior Collection. Album and Diploma.
We have to congratulate the Society upon the staging of the
exhibits. The frames used for the purpose being in every way admir-
able. The Hall in which the Exhibition was held was suitable and
conveniently situated in the main street, and suffered only in, perhaps,
the want of light, which at one end was derived from stained glass
windows. No doubt the stamps appreciated the lack of bright
light to which they are too often subjected in Philatelic Exhibitions.
The room, however, was well provided with electric light, which is
certainly better for the stamps if more trying to the eyesight. There
were two dealers' stalls — Mr. W. T. Wilson and his son presiding at
one, while we met Mr. Field at the other.
On the opening night, lectures, illustrated by the lantern, were
given by Mr. J. G. Boulton and Mr. T. B. Widdowson on " The
Advantages of being a Philatelist," and " A Chat on Forgeries." And
on the Saturday Mr. W. E. Lincoln, of London, gave his interesting
lecture, entitled " Philatelic Monuments of the War." Mr. Goddard
worked very hard as Hon. Secretary of the Exhibition, and Mr.
Widdowson, the Hon. Treasurer, was also very energetic.
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irl.iest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. Our foreign subscribe/ s can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fiuci), H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
Australian Commonwealth. — The
Philatelic Journal of Great Britain chronicles
the following novelty : —
Adhesive.
Unpaid Letter stamp.
Jd. green. Wmk. Crown and double-lined A.
Dominica. — In addition to those chroni-
cled recently the 2d., 3d., and is. values
have now appeared upon multiple water-
mark paper.
Atlliesives.
Wink. CA and Crown multiple.
2d. brown and green.
3d. black and lilac,
is. magenta and green.
East Africa and Uganda. — The Monthly
Journal chronicles the ior. value with mul-
tiple watermark ; of these high denomi-
nations the 5or. is the only stamp now to
come upon this paper.
Mr. W. H. Peckitt shows us specimens
of the stamps listed in September last,
with value in "cents"; that is to say,
all except the ic. and 75c, which will not
be issued for some months vet.
Adliesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
ior. black and ultramarine.
Mauritius. — Ewen's Weekly chronicles
the 15c. with multiple watermark, and
Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. send us a ic.
printed in black on white paper with the
same watermark.
Adhesives.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple,
ic. black.
15c. black and ultramarine on light blue.
New South Wales.— The Australian
Philatelist mentions three more values
printed upon Victorian paper ; the current
20s. has also been seen perforated n.
Adhesives.
Wmk. double-lined A and Crown. Perf. 12 x n^.
8d. lake,
iod. violet.
2s. 6d. green.
St. Christopher and Nevis. — The
Monthly Journal chronicles the id. all red.
id. red.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
.
South Australia. — The Australian
Philatelist states that the 10s. value with
large "Postage" has now appeared.
Ewen's Weekly has seen two part perforated
varieties, as below.
With regard to the 2s. Gd. watermarked
Crown and A, recently chronicled in various
quarters, there seems to be some mystery,
as Mr. W. H. Peckitt informs us he has
recently received a letter from the post-
master at Adelaide stating that it is not
in issue.
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AdKesives.
10s. green. Large " Postage." Wmk. Crown and SA.
Wink. Crown and A. Perf. 12.
t)d. lake. Vertical pair, imperforate between,
is. brown. Horizontal pair, ,, ,,
Straits Settlements. Federated
Malay States. — Though chronicled as far
back as August, 1905, the 5c. upon multiple
watermark paper has only just been put on
sale ; Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. advise
us of its receipt.
Trinidad. — Mr.W. H. Peckitt has shown
us a used specimen of the 5s. upon multiple
watermark paper.
Adhesive,
5s, lilac. Wink. CA and Crown multiple,
Victoria. — The Australian Philatelist states
that the current 3d. comes perforated 11.
Adhesive.
Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. it.
3d. orange-brown.
Western Australia.— The Australian
Philatelist has the current 5s. with the new
watermark.
Adhesive.
5s. green. Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. 12^.
Foreign Countries.
Belgium. — Even's Weekly chronicles the
ic. with the slight alteration of design, as
in the 5c. listed last month.
Adhesive.
ic. grey.
China.— Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
send us a new value, 16 cents ; the design
is the same as that of the current 20c.
Adhesive.
16c. dull green.
Denmark. — The Monthly Journal lists a
set of stamps intended for the purpose of
prepaying postage upon newspapers. There
are in all ten values as follows : —
Adhesives.
1 ore olive grey.
5 ore blue.
7 ore carmine-rose.
10 ore lilac.
20 ore green.
38 ore orange.
68 ore light brown,
ik. carmine and grey-blue.
5k. yellow-green and pink.
10k. blue and buff.
Egypt. — We have been shown the cur-
rent 5p. stamp overprinted for Service use.
Adhesive.
Official stamp.
5p. slate. Surcharged O.H.H.S. in black.
France. Indo-China. — Messrs. Whit-
field King & Co. send us specimens of an
entirely new set. The designs are as shown
below, the values to 15c. being of the first
type, and above that as of the 50c.
Adhesives.
ic. brown and black.
2c light brown and black.
4c. blue ,,
5c. green
ioc. red ,,
15c. violet ,,
20c. violet ,,
25c. blue ,,
30c. brown ,,
35c. olive-green ,,
40c. pale brown ,,
45c. orange ,,
50c. carmine ,,
German Empire. Kiautschou. —Even's
Weekly adds the 40c. to the list of stamps
upon watermarked paper.
A dhesive.
40c. black and carmine on rose. Watermarked.
Holland.— Mr. W. T. Wilson sends us
specimens of the De Ruyter set overprinted
for use as Unpaid Letter stamps ; in all,
there are thirteen values. The surcharge
is in three lines, in black.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
\c. on ic. lilac,
ic. ,,
J2C- >>
25C. ,,
5c. on 2jc. red.
6ic. „
7^c. on ic. blue.
10c. „
izhc. ,,
15c. on 2hc. red.
25c. on ^c. blue.
50c. ,,
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Mtaly. Eritrea. — The Monthly Journal
states that the new Express Delivery
stamp has been overprinted for use here.
Adhesive.
Express Delivery stamp.
25c. rose. Surcharged " Eritrea " in black.
Japan. — The Philatelic Journal of Great
Britain lists a 6 sen value, design similar to
that of the 5r.
Adhesive.
6 sen marone.
Nicaragua. — E wen's Weekly lists some
more overprints upon the London printing,
as follows : —
Adhesives.
ioc. in black on 2c. red.
5c. on 4c. orange-brown. Overprinted B — Dto
Zelaya, vertically in black.
20C. carmine-lake. Overprinted B — Dto Zelaya,
vertically in black.
Paraguay. — The Monthly Journal refers
to the 20c. of the 1904 type as coming in a
new colour, and also lists a 2 and 5 pesos
in the design of the 1 peso (view).
Adhesives.
20C. pale green.
2p. black and blue.
5p. black and red.
Peru. — Messrs. Whitfield King & Co.
send us various values of the new set listed
in May last, and below we illustrate the
1 sol.
Salvador. — Some values of the recent
portrait set are coming overprinted with a
control mark ; meanwhile an entirely new
series of handsome design has been issued.
The Monthly Journal gives the values, etc.,
as follows : —
Adhesives.
IC
2C
3C
5C
6c.
black and green.
,, rose-red.
,, pale yellow.
,, deep blue.
,, vermilion.
IOC.
,, mauve.
I2C.
I3C.
,, dark brown.
24C.
26c.
50C.
IOOC.
,, rose.
,, light brown.
,, orange-yellow
,, light blue.
Spain. Assobla. — Ewen's Weekly states
that this is the title of a new colony, and
that the stamps of Spanish Guinea have
been overprinted "Guinea Continental—
Correos Assobla " in violet.
Adhesives.
ic. rose. Surcharged as above.
2c. dark violet. ,,
3c. black. ,,
4c. red. ,,
5c. dark green. „
ioc. green. ,,
15c. violet. ,,
25c. carmine. ,,
50c. orange. „
75c. blue. ,,
ip. brown. ,,
2P-
3p. vermilion. ,,
4p. brown. ,,
5p. dark olive. ,,
iop. brown-red. ,,
Uruguay. — Lc Timbre-poste mentions
another value of local production, a 2c.
in a design similar to that of the recent
large 5c.
Ewen's Weekly states that the poor work-
manship of these later stamps has led to
their being forged, and that Waterlow's
have been cabled to for a new issue of
8,000,000 stamps.
Adhesive.
2C. red.
Notes and News.
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Notes and News.
Manchester Philatelic Society.
The 259th meeting was held at the Geo-
graphical Society's rooms on Friday,
November 1st, Mr. J. H. Abbott in the
chair, the President being engaged in
judging at the Leicester Philatelic Exhibi-
tion.
Mr. Munn gave a display, with notes, of
the Official Stamps of the United States,
of which he showed a fine collection. He
pointed out that these stamps, although
catalogued more unused than used, are
really scarcer in a used condition. He
expressed the opinion that the 2c. Navy,
green instead of blue, is a genuine error, as
a used copy on original is known. Mr.
Munn also showed a fine series of proofs of
the ordinary stamps, and the newspaper
stamps up to the 100 dollars.
Mr. Beckton presided at the meeting on
November 15th, and gave a brief account
of the Exhibition at Leicester.
Dr. F. J. Paton was elected a correspond-
ing member.
Mr. J. H. Taylor read a paper on the
stamps of Sicily, dealing with the various
retouches in a manner which showed that
he had a complete mastery of his subject.
He explained, by means of an ingenious
diagram, how to distinguish the stamps
printed from the thirteen different plates,
and showed his collection, including several
of the rare vanties. At the close he received
the congratulations of the President and
many of the members upon his most excel-
lent paper.
At the list meetings on October 25th,
November 8th and 22nd, the Envelopes,
Registration Envelopes, and Post Cards of
Great Britain were dealt with by Messrs.
Bernstein, J. S. Higgins, jun., and Gibson,
respectively ; in each case, displays were
given with a few notes.
Junior Philatelic Society: Manchester
Branch.
The twenty-fourth ordinary meeting was
held on October 17th, at the Deansgate
Hotel. Mr. Bernstein presided, and there
were about thirty members present. Messrs.
H. H. Jones, G. Papazian, jun., and VV.
Russell were elected members.
Mr. Higgins, jun., gave a display, with
notes, of the stamps of India surcharged for
use in the Native States, and showed a good
collection of the errors and minor varieties
of the surcharges.
Mr. N. Hey wood gave a paper and dis-
play of the stamps of the Confederate
States. He said that when the Confederate
States assumed control of the postal ser-
vice in those States, all Postmasters who
had been acting under the United States
were directed to continue in the discharge
of their duties. The first postage stamps
were delivered by the contractors, Messrs.
Archer & Daly, on October 15th — 16th, 1861.
When General Grant threatened Richmond,
the contract was given to Keatinge & Ball,
of Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia
capitulated on February 16th, 1865, when
the Confederate stamps ceased to be
printed.
The twenty-fifth meeting took place on
November 7th. Messrs. Orton and Proud
were elected members. An auction of
members' stamps was held. The twenty-
sixth meeting was held on November 21st.
Mr. Bernstein presided, and there were
twenty-six members present. Mr. R. H.
Hunter was elected a member. Mr. J. PI.
Taylor gave a paper and display of the
stamps of Sicily. He said there were
fifteen plates in all made, but only (so
far as is known) thirteen wTere put to press
and used. These were as follows : —
Two of the ^gr. and 5gr., three of the
igr. and 2gr., one each of the iogr., 2ogr.,
and 5ogr. The plates of the igr., iogr.,
and 20gr. have been retouched, there
being only one retouch of the latter (No.
72), and in order to fill a bald patch
between Gr. and 20, two horizontal lines
were drawn and the top of the figure 2
outlined. Only 420 copies of this stamp
were issued.
The Philatelic Literature Society.
A meeting of this Society was held on
October 29th, at St. Bride's Institute, when
Mr. E. D. Bacon was elected President.
The Council is now formed as follows : —
President, E. D. Bacon ; Vice-President,
B. T. K. Smith ; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer,
F. J. Peplow ; Members, H. Clark, H. F.
Johnson, F. J. Melville, H. E. Weston.
The annual subscription of one guinea
(fr. 26.60 : mk.21.60 : $5.11) recommended
by the Council were unanimously adopted.
At another meeting, held on November 13th,
the statutes recommended by the Council
were adopted. These statutes allow the
admission of Philatelic Societies as mem-
bers. It is hardly necessary to say that
membership of the Society is open to
philatelists of all nationalities, and it is
confidently hoped that the success of its
work will be largely obtained by the help of
members abroad.
The Society has decided that the first
number of its quarterly publication, the
Journal of the Philatelic Literature Society,
shall be published in January,
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Whitfield King's Catalogue.
We have received the eighth edition of
the Universal Standard Catalogue of the
Postage Stamps of the World, including ail
stamps known to have been issued to the
end of October, 1907. We find from the
preface that the total number of stamps
issued to date, as included in the catalogue,
is 21,590, of which 6,661 belong to the
British Empire, and 14,929 to the rest of
the world. Europe has issued 4,536 ; Asia
4,091; Africa 4,829; America 4,838; the
West Indies 1,748 ; and Oceania 1,548.
Although a considerable number of used
stamps have been issued, only a few altera-
tions in prices are necessary, as the seventh
edition of the catalogue was issued as
recently as ten months ago. We notice
that the British Colonial stamps with single
and multiple CA watermarks are now in-
cluded in the body of the catalogue, and
that the Mexican Port de Mar stamps have
now been omitted. There is a considerable
increase in the number of the illustrations,
not only of new issues, but of the older
stamps which were not previously illus-
trated ; and as they are printed from
electrotypes made from blocks engraved
by hand, they are much clearer than those
generally found in catalogues, and form a
marked feature of this new work.
The catalogue is published at is. 6d.,
post free, and is well worth the money.
Papua.
Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. send us
the following list supplied officially, show-
ing the exact number of British New Guinea
stamps surcharged " Papua " in both types
of surcharge.
Stamp. Large print. Small print. Total.
Ad. 11,040 18,150 29,IQO
id. 12,960 35,100 48,060
2d. 29,610 40,560 70,170
2%d. 12,000 13,230 25,230
4d. 2,970 5,135 8,105
6d. 6,30) 5,255 n,555
is. 5,970 7,625 13,595
2S. 6d. 2,730 10,696 13,426
They also tell us that they were informed
bv cablegram a few days ago that the new
issue is now on sale, so it would appear that
all the surcharged stamps are exhausted.
Obituary.
It is with unfeigned regret we have to
announce the death of Mr. Van de Heer.
The deceased was well known, both in his
native country of Holland and in Man-
chester and London, being an enthusiastic
collector and exhibitor at the 1899 (Man-
chester) Exhibition, the one at the Hague in
1901, and last year in London, when his
exhibits secured awards. He possessed a
strong personality and was a most amusing
companion and entertaining conversation-
alist. He will be much missed by a large
circle of friends.
Chrysanthemum or Rising Sun?
Apropos of a controversy in MekeeVs
Weekly as to whether the design on most
Japanese stamps is a chrysanthemum or
the "rising sun" emblem, Mr. C. A.
Howes supplies the following explana-
tion : — " Mr. Beatty's query about the
symbol on the Japanese stamp which he
calls a chrysanthemum and says a Japa-
nese in the diplomatic service calls the
representation of the sun is of interest to
me. They are both right, and both wrong
— it depends upon what stamp is under
consideration. If one takes the design of
the 15 sen stamp and higher values of the
1876-7 issue, the coloured disc in the
centre represents the sun. If looked at
closely it will be seen to be ' shaded '
with vertical lines, a distinction that in
heraldry denotes that its proper colour-
ing is gules or red. What is the Japa-
nese flag ? A red disc upon a white field :
" now you have the ke}\ This ' sun banner '
is a relic of the importation of Chinese
ideas and customs into Japan some four-
teen centuries ago. It once had a com-
panion in the ' moon banner ' which long
since fell into disuse, but a reminder of
which is seen in the crescent appearing
on this same stamp design. The import-
ance of the banners of the sun and moon
arose from the claim of the Emperors to
be ' Sons of Heaven ' — tenshi in Japa-
nese, which is one of their terms for the
Emperor — and as a result the sun was
hailed as an elder brother while the mcon.
was considered a sister.
" On the stamps of the current set
(1899-1900 issue), the central design re-
sembling a wheel, which is found some-
where upon all Japanese stamps issued
since 1872, is a chrysanthemum and is
not a picture of the sun. It is the crest
or badge of the Mikado and has been such
since remote antiquity. It may not be
generally known that when Commander
Perry ' opened ' Japan, his treaty was
made under a flag bearing the crest of the
Shogun, then the real ruler of Japan,
which was a circle enclosing three asarum
or mallow leaves, their points meeting at
the centre. At the ' Restoration ' in 1868,
when the Mikado came into his own, the
trefoil emblem disappeared and the im-
perial crest, the chrysanthemum, took its
proper place as the official insignia.
" This badge is known as the kiku-mon
or 'chrysanthemum crest,5 and as such
has a small circle at the centre to repre-
sent the central ' head ' of true flowers in
the blossom, and sixteen rays to repre-
sent the 'petals.' Often sixteen more
' tips ' may be seen projecting between
the outer ends of the rays. This number,
an heirloom of Chinese geomancy, is
strictly reserved for Imperial use, and
ordinary subjects are forbidden under
Notes and News.
227
penalty to represent the badge in this
exact form.
" It might be added that the Imperial
banner is a red flag with a diaper tracery
in yellow on it and a yellow chrysan-
themum crest in the centre." — Philatelic
Journal of India.
The Mart.
By Messrs. Glendining & Co., at their
Galleries, 7, Argyll Street, on October
29th and 30th, 1907.
£s. d.
Austria : 1851, Newspaper Stamp, 6kr. dull
yellow . . . . . . . . ..0100
Brunswick: 1852, no wmk., imperf., 2Sgr.,
unused but slightly thinned .. .. o 16 o
3Sgr. vermilion, unused 160
Cyprus: 1881, 30 paras on id., plate 220;
and July, 1&81, 4 piastres, both mint 100
Great Britain: 1840, wmk. large crown
inverted, id. black, pair . . ..300
A single copy of the same stamp, mint 100
2d. blue, unused 100
1858, id. red plate 66, an imperf. block of
three and a single copy, all mint . . 190
1S70, i|d. deep lilac rose on bluete, the
colour trial, mint block of four .. 3 12 6
ijd. rose, unused, variety imperf. .. on o
1S62, 3d. rose, variety with dots, mint
horizontal pair but plain edge at top,
rare piece 16 10 o
A single mint copy of the same stamp,
with perforations all round .. .. 8 10 o
1S67-80, 2s. brown, fair 1 18 o
1867-83, 10s. grey green ; and £1 brown
lilac 1 14 o
£1 brown lilac 130
£5 orange on bluish 376
£5 orange 1 13 o
Fore's caricature of the Mulready envelope
and other caricature envelopes in-
cluding two signed by Harry Furniss,
ten in all 0180
Servia : 1866, 2p. dull green on lavender ..100
India: Scmde District, 1851, ^a. scarlet .. 1 11 o
Cape of Good Hope : 1855-8, is. yellow
green, practically unused .. .. 1 12 o
1861, wood block, id. scarlet, skilfully
repaired 1 16 o
1863-4, is. emerald, mint 3 10 o
1882-3, wmk. crown C.A., 5s. orange . . 1 1 o
Brazil: 1844, 180 r., cut o 16 o
300 r 240
Canada : 1852-7, imperf. wove paper, 6d.
purple black, unused 450
7jd. green, unu-ed, but cut close .. 1 18 o
lod. blue, vertical pair 280
Mexico: 1856-61, error, ^r. black on rose,
unused . . . ." 0140
New Brunswick : is. cold violet, apparently
unused, but with small pinhole and
creased 3100
Nova Scotia: 1851, 6d. yellow green, unused 350
Peru : 1857, on blue, 2rl. brown red, mint .. 160
1859, white laid paper, 2rl. blue unused . . 1 1 o
1857-9, i and arls., various colours, all
unused 1 12 o
Trinidad : 1852, lithographed on yellowish
paper, id. blue, early impression . . 115 o
United States or America: 1847, imperf.,
5c, ten copies, shades 0 13 o
A similar lot .. o 16 o
1851-60, imperf., 100., 24c, 50c. and 90c,
scarce set of proofs 060
Confederate States. Baton Rouge, 5c.
Gibbons' type 3, unused, but very
slightly thinned 3 5 0
Macon. 5c. black on green, laid paper,
unused pair 0180
Australia. Fiji Islands: 1875, Roman V.R.,
2d. in red on 3d., green o 16 o
Victoria: 1868-81, 5s. blue on yellow ..200
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper conducted
a sale on November 7th and 8th, at the
Loudoun Hotel.
£ s. d.
Modena : 1S53, 9c. on deep violet, large
" B.G.," tiny tear 100
Austria: Newspaper stamp, the yellow
" Mercury," fair .. .. .. ..100
Roumania : 1879, 5 bani rose-red, error . . 100
The Levant: 1872,5 kopecs blue, ah unused
sheet of 100, mint 1 16 o
Switzerland : Vaud, 5c. black and red . . 100
Ceylon : 1st issue, is. pale lilac, imperforate,
a fine horizontal strip of five on piece 2 12 6
1885, provl., perf. 14 x 12^, 5c. on 32c.
slate, mint o 18 o
ioc. on 36c. blue, mint .. .. ..250
Maldives : 1st issue, set of six complete, all
used on pieces 1 16 o
Hong Kong : 1879, stamp specially sur-
charged for use on postcard,
"THREE" on 5c. on 18c. lilac, on
entire unused postcard, with Expert
Committee's opinion that it is gen-
uine 280
Jhind State: 1886-98, 2 and 3 rupees, unused 376
5 rupees, unused .. ■• .. . . 3 15 o
Puttialla State : 18^2-99, 2, 3, and 5 rupees,
mint 5 15 0
British Central Africa: King's Head, £10
grey and blue, unused 6 10 o
Cape of Good Hope: woodblock, the
error, id. blue, lightly postmarked
and good colour, but cut small . . 19 0.0
4d. blue, very fine 3 17 6
1893. "ONE PENNY" on 2d. bistre,
error, distinctly twice surcharged . . 315 o
Natal: 1875, "POSTAGE " (without stop),
id. rose, error, overprint inverted, un-
used 550
United States: 1869, 15c, 24c, 30c. (without
grille), and 90c. all unused . . . . 2 12 0
Barbados : 1st issue, £-d. deep green on blued
paper, and 1356, id. deep blue on
white paper, an unused block of four
of each 280
Jamaica: "OFFICIAL" on 2d. green,
error of colour, mint 4 4 o
Messrs. Glendining & Co. held a sale on
November 12th and 13th, at their Galleries,
7, Argyll Street. The feature of this sale
was the large numbers of big lots,
" remainders of collection."
£ s. d.
Great Britain: 1854-7, wmk. small crown,
perf.' 16, 2d. blue, except for minute
thinning, mint 1 16 o
1858, wmk. large crown, perf. 16, id. rose
red, mint 1 13 o
1858-79, id. red, collection of plate
numbers, including pHtes 88, 107, 133,
and others scarce, except six all
unused, many mint 3 10 o
1847-54, is. pale green shade, unused, but
slightly defective o 15 o
1856, wmk. medium garter, 4d. rose on
white paper, one perf. missing, other-
wise mint . 2100
Wmk. large garter, 4d. rose ; and 1862,
3d. bright rose, both mint . . ..160
1867-80, 2s. brown, fair 1 11 o
Admiralty type II., 2|d. blue .. ..200
Post Office Telegraphs, £1, brown lilac,
variety imperf.. mint 3 7 6
Greece: 1861, il., variety printed both
sides, unused . . . . . . . . 1 16 o
Hong Kong: 1863-71, wmk. crown C.C.,
18c. lilac, mint 1 18 o
North Borneo : 1886, perf. 14, ic, orange,
mint 1 18 o
Another 1 17 o
1886-7, 5oc. and $ 1, both mint .. ..150
.$ 2 sage green, mint o 13 o
British South Africa: Deer. 1890, £2 rose
red, mint 200
228
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£s. d
Mauritius : 1848, intermediate state of
plate, 2d. blue 3 12 l
Natal: 1891, Two pence half penny on
4d., a mint vertical pair, the lower
stamp the error penge 0181
Zululand : 1894-6, £1, choice copy, and
Postal Fiscal, is
£1, lightly marked and very fine
£5 ,-
Another
British Guiana: 1853, without white line
above value, ic. vermilion
Official, 1875, 12c. lilac
Canada : 1851, I2d. black, overprinted
specimen
1852-7, 7jd. green, mint
Leeward Isles : 1897, 5s., unused
New Brunswick: is. violet, apparently
unused
Nice used copy of the same stamp,
cut close on one side
i860, 5c. Connell Proof, plain edge on two
sides, unused
2 19 o
1 14 o
3 17 6
2 15 o
260
3 3o
2 12 o
3 5 o
140
8 10 o
5 10 o
Messrs. Puttick & Simpson sold the
collection formed by the late Major C. J.
Everett Mumby, at their rooms on
November 5th and 6th. The following
were the most noteworthy lots.
£ s. d.
Cyprus: 1881, Halfpenny on id. red, plate
215, with triple surcharge, mint . . o 18 0
Great Britain: 1855-57, wmk. small garter,
4d. carmine on nearly white paper, a
suberb strip of 3, mint, the right-hand
stamp no perfs. at side, but the strip
is in brilliant condition 46 o o
1882-83, wmk. anchor, 5s. rose on bleute 4 10 o
£5, orange on bleute, telegraphically
used '. . . ..300
£5 orange on white 180
I. R. Official, 1885-90, is. green .. .. 1 12 o
1901, is. green and scarlet . . . . 1 14 o
Bangkok: 1883, Two cents on 32c. red,
with wide " E," mint 1 10 o
Ceylon: 1861, rough perfs., 8d. yellow-
brown 3150
8d. brown 3 17 6
is. gd. green, unused 200
1862, no wmk., gd. brown 1 1 o
Labuan: 1880,8 on 12c. carmine, mint .. 2 15 o
Another, unused 260
British Central Africa: 1892-93, 3s. on 4s.
grey, mint 160
1898, id. red and blue, imperf , unused . . 2 12 6
British Somaliland : 1903, Queen's head,
Aa. to 1 rupee, two of each, and King's
head, §a. to 8a., three of each, mint . . o 16 o
Service, "1903, " On H.M.S.," |a. to
1 rupee, a vertical pair of each, mint 170
" Service," £a. to 8a., a vertical strip of
3 of each, ditto 190
Cape of Good Hope : 1853-58, 6d. lilac, a fine
pair, unused 4 17 6
A single copy, unused 1 17 6
6d. slate, unused 2126
A used pair on bleute, cut a little close. . 1 15 o
Two single copies 140
is. yellow-green, unused 400
A very fine used pair 2 14 o
1861, woodblocks, id. scarlet, a very nice
copy but a little close at right. . ..376
Another, good margins and very fine but
slightly creased 5 7 6
id. red, a little heavily cancelled ..288
4d. blue, fine but close at left . . . . 1 12 o
Another, fine 240
4d. dark blue, very tine but small mar-
gins 400
Nova Scotia: 1851-53, 6d. blue-green, un-
used 400
United States: Newspaper stamps, 1879-85,
ic. to .$60, complete, unused . . . . 10 o o
Antigua: 1862, no wmk., imperf., 6d. green,
on thick paper, mint 100
£ s. d.
St. Vincent : 1880, 5s. rose, mint . . ..950
1880-81, Jd. in red on half of 6d. yellow-
green, a pair, mint 260
id. in red on half of 6d. blue-green, a
pair, unused 500
A single copy (left half), used .. ..300
Another (right half) 2150
id. on 6d. yellow-green, mint . . ..2160
Another, used 260
4d. on is. vermilion, used . . ..800
1881, wmk. star, id. drab, mint .. ..240
Ditto, 4d. bright blue, mint .. .. 312 6
1883-84, 4d. bright blue 3 5 o
Perf. 14, 4d. bright blue, mint . . ..300
Tobago: 1880, wmk. C. C, 6d. stone ..120
1884, wmk. C. A., 6d. stone, mint . . ..400
Trinidad: 1852, lithographed, id. blue, fine
impression 4 12 6
1859-63, pin perf. 14, 4d. brown-lilac, a
pair, mint 220
6d. yellow-green, a strip of 4, mint state 526
Clean-cut perf., 4d. brown lilac, strip of
4, mint state 700
6d. yellow-green, a pair, mint .. . . 3 5 o
Turks Islands: 1873-79, wmk. star, is. lilac,
very fine and lightly cancelled, but
no perfs. at top 850
Virgin Islands : 4d. brown, a strip of 3, one
being the error " Pencf," mint .. 218 o
British Guinea: 1850, 12c. dark blue, a fine
square copy and on piece of original
but a little torn into 500
12c. blue, cut round, a nice copy on
piece of original 3150
1876, wmk. C. C, 96c. drab, mint . . ..220
Another, used 100
South Australia: 1870-71, 3d. on 4d. sky-
blue, unused 350
Tonga: 1891, Four Pence on id. carmine,
without stop, a pair o 12 0
By Messrs. Glendining & Co,, on No-
vember 26th and 27th.
£ s. d.
Denmark: April, 1851, 2rbs., blue, mint ..350
Gibraltar: Jan., 1886, is. yellow brown, mint 1 13 o
Great Britain : 1841, id. red, mint block of
30, from corner of sheet, showing
marginal imprint, scarce piece . . 10 o o
1854-7, wmk. small crown, perf. 16, 2d.
blue, unused 180
1858, wmk. large crown, perf. 16, id. rose
red, mint block of four 700
A single mint copy of the same stamp 1 12 o
1871, is. green, plate 5, mint pane of 20,
with margins showing imprint . . 12 o o
1867-83, wmk. cross, £1 brown-lilac . . 1 16 o
Wmk. anchor on blued paper, £1 brown
lilac . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 10 o
1883-4, 10s. cobalt blue, mint . . ..150
Mulready letter sheet in black, on India
paper, proof before all letters. . .. 010 o
Greece : 1870-7, 5I. sage green, mint ..500
Saxony ; 1850, 3pf. red 2176
Servia : perf. 12, 10 and 4op., both unused 240
Spain : 1850, thick paper, 12c, 5c, 6r. ; and
1851, 12c 100
1851, 6r. blue ; and ior. green .. ..140
1852, 6r. greenish blue, fine ; 1853, 6r. ..140
Jan., 1853, 2r. vermilion 3 15 0
1853, City of Madrid ic. bronze .. ..100
Turkey : 1867, 25 pias vermilion, unused ..200
Ceylon : 1861, clean cut perfs. 8d. brown . . 4 12 6
1863-7, I0d. orange red, unused . . . . 3 3 0
British Central Africa: 1892-3, three shill-
ings on 4s., mint o 19 o
1895, no wmk., 2s. 6d. mint o 15 o
1897, 2s. 6d., 4s., and 10s., all mint ..100
£1 lilac and black, mint 100
Gambia : 1869, no wmk., imperf., 4d. brown,
unused 0170
6d. blue, unused 130
1874, wmk. Crown C C, imperf., 4d. brown,
unused .. 120
4d. deep brown 170
6d. blue, mint 120
1880, wmk. crown C.C., perf. 14, is. ..160
THE
Philatelic Record.
DECEMBER, 1907
Editorial Note.
DURING the past month we have received a book, the perusal of
which has afforded us the very greatest pleasure. It is entitled
" Postage Stamps and their Collection," a rather unfortunate
choice of a title, for it is in fact a description of the collection belonging
to Dr. Bowers, of Bridgeport, U.S.A. The book is published by the
Th c m author, Mr. Warren H. Colson, and is the first of a series
of the of handbooks descriptive of the Great Collectors and
Philatelic Collections of the World. It runs to 98 pages and is
World. exceedingly well printed, and beautifully illustrated with
the gems out of the Doctor's collection ; to these illustrations we attach
the highest importance. It is not vouchsafed to many to possess
rarities of the first water, but to every enthusiast the knowledge of the
whereabouts of the gems of the philatelic world is of value, and it is
also a matter of additional interest to note the condition of the speci-
mens of what may very aptly be described as " the common or garden
rarities."
The Doctor is a general collector, and therefore it goes almost
without saying that he is one of the " Old Brigade " ; one is therefore
little surprised to find that the general condition of his stamps (judging
from the illustrations which we infer are a fair sample) is not up to
present-day standard. He acquired the majority of his rarities at a
period when the same attention was not paid to condition as it is
to-day — days when two-thirds of a stamp was better than none at all —
and the possessor of which was rather content to leave it than, when
opportunity offered, of replacing it with a perfect specimen at a
relatively high figure, and sustaining, in addition, a loss on the resale
of his inferior copy.
Doctor Bowers seems to have avoided the damaged specimens ; in
fact, we are told in the text that he was always a " stickler for con-
dition," but in his days a collector who excluded damaged stamps
entirely soon acquired this soubriquet, but accepted specimens that
would not pass muster to-day. This is one of the lessons which this
book teaches. We heartily congratulate the author upon its appear-
ance, and shall look forward with the greatest pleasure to number two
of the series.
230 The Philatelic Record.
Obituary.
Arthur Maury,
ONCE more with deep regret we have to record the loss of an
eminent philatelist, Monsieur Arthur Maury, the well-known
Parisian dealer, who died on December ist, after an illness of
only a few days.
He was born in 1844, and while quite young displayed a strong
leaning towards timbrophilie, as it was then called. Although a dealer
in a large way of business he found time to write numerous articles
upon stamps, and only in September last we reviewed in these columns
a volume of some 400 pages on the stamps of France, which contained
all the information he had been able to collect during a period of over
thirty years, and is the best work yet published on these stamps. He
founded the " Collectionneur des Timbres-Poste" more than forty years
ago, and has taken an active part in the management of it ever since.
A prominent feature of this journal has been M. Maury's monthly
chat, which his readers have always much enjoyed, if we may except
that dark period commencing with the " Fashoda Incident," and extend-
ing over the Boer War, when M. Maury suffered from a very violent
attack of Anglophobia, and used the columns of his stamp journal for
pouring forth all sorts of venomous rancour begotten by the disease.
In addition to stamps he took a very great interest in heraldry, and
was the author of the standard work " Le Coq Gaulios," in which the
origin of that popular emblem is traced; this publication, it is of
interest to note, receiving official recognition at the hands of the
French Government.
His home on the Boulevard Montmartre, from which his business
was also carried on, was filled with historic curiosities of all kinds,
being, in point of fact, a veritable museum.
M. Maury occupied several public positions of honour, among them
that of " Officier de l'lnstruction Publique," and also '-Officier du
Nicham Iftickhar," and it has always puzzled his friends to know how
he got through the enormous amount of work which he was called
upon to do. For some years, however, the conduct of his large stamp
business, which, by the way, was very similar to that of Messrs.
Stanley Gibbons, Ltd., in the prominence given to the sale (wholesale
and retail) of stamp albums and publications, has been deputed to his
two sons and to Monsieur Georges Verrier, his brother-in-law, who will,
we presume, continue the business as usual.
His genial and friendly disposition and his invariable readiness at
all times to spend time and trouble on behalf of his friends made him
deservedly popular and many indeed will mourn his loss.
Arthur Maury.
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The National Collection of Ireland.
THE well-known Leinster Collection of Stamps in the Irish
National Museum, Kildare • Street, Dublin, has an energetic
custodian in Mr. William R. Lane Joynt, of that city. Since
its bequest to the Museum by the late Duke of Leinster in 1894, ^ has
under his care doubled both in size and importance. As the funds of
the Museum do not permit of any money being expended on the
purchase of stamps, this record is no inconsiderable one, all the
additions to the collection being donations either from private indivi-
duals or from friendly Governments.
Ireland has few advanced collectors, and very few collections of
importance at the present day. The loss of the late Earl of Kingston,
Horace Townsend, of Cordangan Manor, Tipperary, and the Rev.
Wm. Bell, has sadly thinned out the ranks of prominent Irish philate-
lists, and there are few recruits with both money and leisure to step into
their places. There is, however, a large body of medium collectors,
and at least three Exchange Clubs have large circles of members and
are flourishing. Mr. Lane Joynt is President of one of these, the Irish
Philatelic Club.
Mr. Lane Joynt has always had a great partiality for the stamps of
the British Isles, and has of late turned his attention to the period
between 1838 and 1852, this being in his opinion the most interesting
period in the history of the Post Office, and lending itself to any
amount of extra-illustration. He has now got together a wonderfully
complete lot of entires, showing the various systems in use for the
payment of postal rates prior to the introduction of stamps, and during
the transition period until their use became compulsory. Much of
this has been lent to the Museum as an addition to the Leinster
Collection, and the amalgamated exhibit makes the British Isles
section an exceedingly interesting and instructive one. It may be
mentioned that the collection is arranged on sheets measuring about
24 by 20 inches, placed back to back and enclosed in sliding frames.
The following brief description will give some slight idea of this
collection of the British Isles, as now on view : —
(A). Illustrating the systems of payment of postal rates prior to the
introduction of stamps.
Entires. English, Scotch, and Irish, with postal rate in red
ink, (a) hand-stamped, (b) in pen and ink, denoting that
the rate has been paid by the sender.
Entires, as above, but with postal rate in black ink, showing
that the rate had to be paid by the receiver.
Errors. Postal rate paid, but marked in black ink.
Sheet of local PENNY POSTS, showing English (Aylesbury,
Staines, Devizes) ; Scotch (Haddington, Musselburgh) ;
Irish (Cork, Dublin, Killeshandra) ; used prior to 1840.
The National Collection of Ireland. 233
(b). Illustrating the various systems in use between 1840 and 1852,
when the use of stamps became compulsory. Concurrent use of
both the old systems and of stamps.
Entires dated between 1840 and 1852, with postal rate in red
ink.
Ditto, with postal rate in black ink.
Ditto, with stamps.
Letter sheet, dated February 25th, 1843, prepaid with red-brown penny
stamp, the sheet turned by the receiver, redirected to the original
sender, and forwarded under the old system by prepayment in
money.
Sheet of letters franked by Members of the Lords and Commons.
One with the old Sunday postmark, the date in a sun ; and
another, marked " weight over privilege," and 9/- in black
ink (to be paid by the receiver).
On the abolition of the franking power.
Two copies of each of the envelopes sold to Members.
(a). To be posted at the Houses of Parliament only.
(b). To be posted at the House of Commons only.
Mulready envelopes and wrappers.
Proof impression from the brass block.
Proof in vermilion.
Proof in blue.
These last two were shown at the first London Philatelic
Exhibition by the late Duke of Leinster.
id. and 2d. envelopes in pairs ) showing the spacing and plan
id. and 2d. wrappers in pairs J of printing.
Single copies, used and unused, both values,
id. envelope with Maltese cross, cancellation No. 7.
id. envelope with three cancelling crosses, one in each top
corner, and one on Britannia.
Leech's and other skits on the Mulready design.
Beaufort House essays.
Pamphlet entitled " The fears of the Paper-makers and
Stationers about collecting postage by means of stamps,
allayed," with essay attached.
Essays, including one for envelopes, by Wyon.
Circular to Postmasters, dated April, 1840, notifying the introduction
of stamps, with pair of id. black attached.
Circular, dated 1841, notifying change of colour of the id. black to red,
and issue of 2d. with lines, with copies of each stamp (the 2d.
with voided corners), and two sizes of id. envelopes attached.
Circular, dated 1841, with 2d. envelope attached.
Circular, dated 16th November, 1855, with 4d., 6d., and is. envelope
stamps.
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Circular, dated 1856, with 6d., no letters.
Circular, dated 1856, with 4d. and is., no letters.
Circular, dated 1867, with iod., 2s., and 5s., plate 1.
The line engraved stamps.
The V.R., unused.
Sheet with blocks of the id. black and 2d. of 1840, in various
shades.
The octagonals.
Sheet showing the various plates of each, and plates used for
the envelope and telegraph stamps,
is. on original, showing letter rate to the U.S., with 5 cents
to pay for local delivery.
The surface printed stamps contain, amongst others, a fine copy of the
forgery of the is., plate 5, used with a 3d.
The Departmental.
A magnificent and unique set, all in mint blocks of four,
except the Government Parcels is., plate 14, and the £1
orbs and £1 crowns I.R. Official ; but including the 5s.,
ios., and £1 King's Head I.R. Official.
Sheets of the current i|d. and id., printed for the booklets, half the
stamps printed tete-beche, the sheet of the -Jd. also having every
sixth space cancelled with a X.
The lower half of the case contains a large collection of envelopes,
single and compound, postcards, Admiralty, Vaccination Public
Boards, and newspaper wrappers, and a complete set of the
registration envelopes, the last comprising nearly 200 pieces.
The French Official Exhibition. 235
The French Official Exhibition.
By F. E. Wilson.
CJ^f MOST interesting Exhibition of French stamps was held in
fjk Paris, from the 5th to 12th June, organised by the well-known
Ji * Parisian dealers, Messrs. J. Bernichon and Th. Lemaire. This
important National Exhibition was under the auspices of the Minister
of Public Works and of the Under-Secretary of State of Posts and
Telegraphs, and took place in a mansion of the Rue Menars, in the centre
of Paris, about midway between the Opera and the Bourse. All the
expenses being paid by the Exhibitors, the total receipts, amounting
to several thousands of francs, are for the benefit of postal and tele-
graph employes' charitable organisations. The price of admission was
one franc, except on June 5th and 12th, when it was five francs, and the
attendance of the public was entirely satisfactory, the rooms being
nearly always thronged with enthusiastic visitors, which was only to be
expected considering the official patronage and unique nature of the
collections on view. The large number of young people who visited
the Exhibition may be taken as a most encouraging sign for the future
of French philately. A feature of the Exhibition was the installation
of a letter-box and the presence of a postal official, who obliterated
with a special post-mark (Exposition du Timbre-Poste Francais, Paris,)
all letters, etc., posted in the Exhibition, and needless to say his
services were in constant demand by visitors wishing to obtain souve-
nirs. Nearly all the united features of a philatelic Exhibition were on
this occasion missing — no medals, no guarantee fund, and practically,
no overlapping in the matter of exhibits, the three principal exhibitors
being Count Durrieu, Monsieur B. de l'Argentiere, and Monsieur H.
Kastler, who each showed portions only of their collections, the whole
forming a probably unique assemblage of French stamps. Count
Durrieu's collection will be remembered as having been the great
feature of the Hague Exhibition of 1901, since when it has not, I
believe, been publicly shown. A small portion only of M. de l'Argen-
tiere's collection was to be seen in London last year, and M. Kastler
has never previously exhibited.
The Exhibits.
Count Durrieu ... France (all unused.)
i849-50-
10c. bistre. — Six blocks of four and a tete-beche pair, also examples
of this stamp in the quite different yellow bistre shade, as re-issued in
1871-72 for the colonies.
* This article was written some months ago and mislaid. As it contains matter of
interest, including a record of two of the best collections of the stamps of France, we have
decided to publish it.
236 The Philatelic Record.
15c. green. — Six singles, pair, and two blocks of four. The tete-beche
of this value, which exists once only on the sheet, was represented by
a block of four from the sheet of essays.
20c. blue (prepared but not issued). — Single, tete-beche pair, and
block of four of the very rare originals on the yellowish toned paper,
and examples of the re-issue for the colonies in 1871-72. In accord-
ance with the law of May 18th, 1850, the postal rate was raised from
20c. to 25c. and the 20c. blue was overprinted 25c. in red (also prepared
but not issued) ; reprints of this stamp were represented.
25c. blue. — Three blocks of four* and one of six, also two singles
showing the variety with bottom frame line missing, two used tete-beches,
pairs, and examples of the colonial re-issue. Granet reprints in sheets
of twelve of the 10c. bistre and 20c. blue.
40c. orange. — Eight blocks of four, and a unique pair of the 40c.
varieties with wider 4, which are found only twice on the sheet of
300 stamps (Nos. 6 and 7 in the lowest row of right pane). Block of
twenty (10 X 2), being the lower part of left pane (without the
variety) ; also many examples of the colonial re-issue of this stamp —
mostly in a yellow shade — including a block of twenty-six containing
the two stamps with wider 4.
1fr. vermilion. — Six singles, pair, and two blocks of four ; also the
interesting official circular to postmasters with bisected halves of the
ifr. stamps in the two colours.
1fr. carmine. — Include four blocks of four ; also a pair and strip of
five containing tete-beches.
Presidency. 1852.
The ioc/s include a pair and strip of three and the 25c. 's ; two
blocks of four.
Empire. 1853-60.
An admirable range including blocks of four of the first printings,
showing marginal border lines to the sheets ; certain values only exist
thus, viz., 5c, ioc, 20c, 25c, and ifr.
Pairs of the ioc. in the rarest shade (canary yellow).
20c. blue. — Three singles on green, a strip of three rose-tinted on
white, strip of four and block of four on azure. Blocks of four and
thirty-six containing tete-beches (originals very rare, as only found on
the last printings, four on the sheet of 300).
40c. orange. — Four blocks of four.
80c. carmine. — Two pairs and a tete-beche.
80c. rose. — Block of four, pair and block of four containing tete-
beches.
Ifr. carmine. — Corner block of six, with marginal border line con-
taining a tete-beche.
1862-71. Perf.
Three tete-beches of 20c. and one of 80c.
1862-72. Laureated.
Tete-beche 4c. contained in a block of six, two pairs of 20c, one
stamp in each showing the curious flaw on the Emperor's nose {nez a
la come), 20c. imperforate used on piece, 5 singles, and pair of the 5ft:.,
The French Official Exhibition. 237
also a most interesting series of proofs, etc., of this stamp illustrating
its creation. First we have an essay of the vertical shaped fiscal stamp
which served as the basis, and the original pen and ink drawing of
Mons. Hulot showing how it was to be adapted as a postage stamp ;
proofs in blue of the frame only before and after insertion of the Greek
border, proofs of head for the central portion and of the complete
stamp (minus value) with background added, and finally of the com-
plete stamp with the value printed in ; also three pages of colour and
paper trials.
Journal Stamps. 1868. Imperf.
Blocks of four each 2c. rose, 2c. mauve, and 2c. blue, and imper-
forate singles each of the 5c. rose, mauve, and blue.
2c. mauve, (perforated and printed in sheets of 101 stamps), a
block of four in which the right lower space is blank ; 2c. blue perfor-
ated, a block of six (three rows of two), with bottom margins and
showing the two lower spaces left blank.
Count Durrieu showed in addition some entire sheets of France,
including the following : —
1849-50. — 20c. black (150 stamps, 10 X 15). No. 93 is the only
tcte-beche on this pane. 20c. blue (originals), prepared for use only;
right-hand pane of 150 containing the three tete-beches (Nos. 92, no,
and 148).
1853-60. — Pane of 150 20c. blue, showing the marginal border line
to the sheet (first printing) and a similar sheet of the last printing
without marginal line but with an ornamentation added to top and
lower margins.
1873. — Sheet of 10c. bistre on rose (small figures), with three tete-
beches, Nos. 27, 58, and 145.
1875. — Left pane of 150, 10c. bistre on rose (large figures), No. 90
being the error 15c.
The admirable notes with which this collection is furnished through-
out add very appreciably to its interest for the student.
The second principal exhibitor, Mons. de l'Argentiere, will be
remembered from the London Philatelic Exhibition of 1906, where,
however, only a very small portion of his collection was seen, and which,
finding itself in such very distinguished company, did not, according
to a certain French critic, receive all the attention, etc., which its
merits demanded. However, on this occasion, it occupied the promi-
nent position it undoubtedly deserves, and I describe it at some
length. The collection contains both unused and used stamps. The
former only here and there include anything larger than a pair (Bordeaux
issue excepted) which is worthy of note, particularly in connection
with French stamps, the ambition of most of the leading collectors of
same being very strongly indeed in the direction of square blocks of
four (not that the absence of such is any real detriment whatever to a
first class collection). Used stamps are very strongly represented, and
the owner is to be congratulated upon having gathered together so
many remarkable things in the way of rare and interesting cancella-
tions, etc.
238 The Philatelic Record.
1849-50.
Unused. — Two pairs of 15c, 40c. variety with wide 4, used, seven
pairs of 15c. green, 20c. postmarked, Dec. 31, 1848, and several speci-
mens postmarked on the first day of issue, viz., Jan. 1, 1849, 20c. and
40c. with British postmark (487), a 25c. with the Bavarian cog-wheel
obliteration (No. 254), a very fine page of the ifr. vermilion, fourteen
singles and two pairs ; four singles of 1 fr. orange-brown.
Presidency. 1852.
C
ioc, obliterated in circle.
Empire. 1853-60.
Unused. — Three singles and pair 20c. on azure, 20c. on greenish and
ditto on rose tinted paper
1862-70. Laureated.
Unused. — The tcte-bcche of 4c. contained in a block of sixteen, 20c.
variety, " a la come." and ditto with defective figure 2 at left, three used
20c. imperforate (so-called Rothschild issue), one having a colonial
obliteration, also the very rare error of the 5fr. without " 5 " and " F "
(used).
The interesting Bordeaux issue is the great feature of this collection,
and is most strongly represented, including innumerable blocks of four.
Ten pages of 2c. are shown with forty-six blocks of four, among
them many of the rarest shades and printings ; the fine impression
and peculiar shade formerly known as the "Tours" printing is repre-
sented by seven singles and four blocks of four.
20c, Type I. — Seven beautiful singles, including one superb deep
shade, and a pair.
20c, Type II. — One page of singles, nine pairs, and eight blocks
of four.
20c, Type III. — Include a re-constructed plate of fifteen (5 X 3),
and an unbroken sheet.
40c. — A grand page of scarlet vermilions, eleven singles, and a pair,
a sheet of fifteen in the normal colour, No. 7 showing the 4 at right
with a re-touch or flaw.
Sets were also shown with the unofficial roulette, pin perf., and
perf. 14.
All the foregoing Bordeaux issue are unused, the following are
used : —
20c, Type I. — Four pages, including some splendid shades, six
pairs, two strips of three, and one of four, with the Colonial " Anchor "
postmark; the 20c, Type II., include seven very marked true ultra-
marine shades. The Marseilles forgery to defraud Post Office of the
20c, used or original.
1875. — ioc. + 15c. error, 5 pairs and a block of four with the error.
1877-90. (Peace and Commerce type) — Unused, ic. Prussian blue,
two singles, and five pairs, 3c. grey, 25c. black on red, and 1892,
15c. on quadrille, and other values in pairs perforated at top only.
Three singles and a block of four of the 15c. blue forgery to defraud
the Post Office.
1898-1900. — ioc. black on lilac, Type I., doubly printed.
The French Official Exhibition. 239
1900. — ioc. first issue (two printings) in a block of four, one stamp
having the figures of value omitted.
Unpaid 1859. — ioc. litho., two unused specimens, etc., etc.
Mons. de l'Argentiere showed also, as a separate collection, a very
extensive and fine series of Essays, Proofs, and Colour Trials, etc. of
France.
The third exhibitor, Mons. H. Kastler, showed only that portion of
his collection which would practically bring the Exhibition up to
date, commencing with the 1876 " Peace and Commerce " type, and
continuing right up to the newest value issued in the re-drawn Sower
type, the majority of the stamps being in unused double panes of
25 each, showing the millesimes (or last numeral of the year of the
printing) between the two panes, but in the case of a few of the very
rarest, pairs or blocks only were shown.
Of the 1876 issue, Type I., only the ic. green was shown in the
complete double panes, but without any millesimes, as was always the
case with the very first printings both of the 1876, Type II., and
1877-90 issues.
1876, Type II., 5c. green, doubly printed with millesime 6, but
imperforate.
Among the panes of the 1877-90 issue one notices ic. black on
azure with millesime 8 reversed. Most of the values of this issue are
shown firstly without millesimes, and then with Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, and finally with "o" for the printings of 1900. The 50:., which
is always very rare with a millesime, is represented by Nos. 2, 4, 8,
and 9, the latter being between the entire double panes. The 1900
and subsequent issues are practically complete with shades (these
millesimes commence with o for 1900, and continue 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.,
for 1901 and onwards. The following call for notice in this issue : —
Four panes of 5c. green, the millesimes 2 being omitted from
between the two lower panes ; two panes of 15c. orange millesime 1,
the upper row having missed the top and vertical perforations.
The Paris Mint showed a number of sheets of Essays and Colour
Trials of early French stamps, also a frame containing Monsieur Lage's
original pen and ink drawing for the 1876 "Peace and Commerce"
type.
The other "official " Exhibitor was the French Post Office, which
sent a number of entire panes of the current type stamps, unperforated
and ungummed, values ic. to 30c. in sheets of 150 (six panes of 25),
and sheets of 75 each (three panes of 25), of the values from 40c. to
5fr. (Luc-Oliver Merson type). The former, including the 20c. brown
purple re-drawn Sower type (millesime 7), which has not yet been
issued, are with the customary millesimes, the latter (values 40c. to 5fr.)
are, of course, without any millesimes.
^B<JT>
240
The Philatelic Record.
The earliest information as to New Issues will be much appreciated by us, and will be duly credited
to the correspondent, or firm, sending it. ' Our foreign subscribers can materially
help us in this direction. When possible, a specimen should
accompany the information, and be addressed to
G. Fred. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
The British Empire.
Australian Commonwealth. — The
Monthly Journal lists three more values
upon the Victorian paper.
Adhesives.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
Wink. Crown and double-lined A.
2d. green. Perf. n§— 12 x 11.
4d. ,,
6d. „
Cyprus. — Specimen copies of a new
value, a 5 paras, have been seen, so we
may expect the actual issue very shortly.
A dhesive.
5p. yellow-brown and black.
Great Britain. Morocco Agencies.
—Messrs. Whitfield King & Co. send us
another value, the 4d. overprinted for use
here ; Ewen's Weekly also lists the 3d. with
the same overprint.
Adhesives.
30c. on 3d. lilac on yellow.
40c. on 4d. brown and green.
Hong Kong. — Here also there is a new-
stamp, though not so far beyond the
" specimen " stage.
mrnmm
*mmx*wmm
Adhesive.
6c. violet and orange red.
Labuan. — Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends us a
post ally used copy of the 4c. on 18c. (1899)
with a very distinct double surcharge.
Adhesive.
4c. on 18c. olive-bistre. " 4 cents " twice surcharged.
Montserrat.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt sends
us the 5s. value upon multiple watermark
paper.
Adhesive.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
5s. black and scarlet.
Orange River Colony. — Bum's Weekly
has been shown the 4d. value upon multiple
watermark paper.
Adhesi
ve.
Wmk. CA and Crown multiple.
4d
green and red.
Papua.—
-Messrs. Whitfield
King & Co.
supply the
foil
owing
particulars of the
numbers issued
of the
recent
overprinted
stamps : —
Large
Small
Stamp.
print.
print.
Total.
Ad. ..
11,040
18,150
29,190
id. ..
12,960
35.ioo
48,060
2d. ..
29,610
40,560
70,170
2hd. ..
12,000
13.230
25,230
4d. ..
2,970
5,i35
8,105
6d. ..
6,300
5,255
11,555
is.
5.970
7,625
13,595
2s. 6d.
2,730
10,696
13,426
Queensland. — Gibbons' Stamp Weekly
states that the 2s. 6d. and 10s. lithographed
stamps, listed some months back, are now
on sale.
South Australia. — The Monthly Journal
chronicles the iod. value with "Postage"
in large letters, Crown and SA watermark.
Adhesives.
Wmk. Crown and SA.
iod. buff. Large type " Postage."
Tasmania. —The Monthly Journal speci-
fies the following recent varieties of per-
foration in the current id. value.
Adhesives.
id. carmine. Wmk. Crown and A. Perf. 12^ x 11.
id. ,, ,, ,, ,, 12A x 12.
New Issues.
241
Foreign Countries.
Belgium. — Gibbons' Stamp Weekly lists
the 2C. in the re-drawn design ; we have
already mentioned the ic. and 5c.
Adhesive.
2C. brown.
Costa Rica. — The Monthly Journal states
that a new portrait series has recently
appeared here, and gives the following
particulars of values, etc. : —
Ailliesives.
ic. indigo and chestnut-brown.
2C. black and yellow-green.
4c. indigo and carmine-red on toned.
5c. indigo and orange-buff,
ioc. black and blue.
20c. slate and olive.
25c. myrtle and lavender.
50c indigo-blue and reddish lilac.
1 col. black and sienna.
2 col. myrtle and claret.
France.— Mr. W. H. Peckitt has shown
us the ioc. in a new shade and also the
35c. with the figures af value altered, also
in a different shade.
Adhesives.
ioc. bright crimson.
35c. violet.
French Colonies. — Messrs. Whitfield
King & Co. send us a new 45c. black on
greenish, value in red (allegorical type) for
the following Colonies : —
Anjouan.
Moheli.
Mayotte.
Oceanic Settlements.
Gaboon.
Indian Settlements.
Grand Comoro.
Also stamps of the
designs for the following
Guadeloupe.
French Guinea.
New Caledonia.
Middle Congo. — The same firm forward
specimens of a new set inscribed " Moyen
Congo ' ' ; the designs are the familiar tiger,
native, and forest pictures, and the values
are as follows : —
Adhesives.
ic. olive and red-brown.
2C. violet ,,
4c. blue ,,
5c. green and blue,
ioc. carmine ,,
20c. brown ,,
25c. blue and green.
30c. red ,,
35c. deep brown and green.
40c. green and brown.
45c. violet and red.
50c. green ,,
75c. brown and blue,
ifr. green and mauve.
2fr. violet and yellow-green.
5fr. blue and rose.
current pictorial
Offices in China. — The Monthly Journal
states that various stamps already over-
printed "Chine" have been surcharged
values in
European
in black with
' ' piastres ' ' in
characters.
' cents ' ' and
and Chinese
Adhesives.
2 cents on 5c. green.
4 cents on ioc. carmine.
6 cents on 15c. pale red.
8 cents on 20c. brown-purple.
10 cents on 25c. blue.
20 cents on 50c. brown and lavender.
40 cents on ifr. lake and yellow-green.
2 piastres on 2fr. deep blue and buff.
German Empire. Offices in Morocco.
— Ewen's Weekly states that the ifp. has
appeared upon watermarked paper.
Adhesive.
i|p. on im. carmine. Watermarked.
Hungary. — Ewen's Weekly chronicles
three values of the Postage Due set with
the new perforation.
Adhesives.
Unpaid Letter stamps.
6f. green. Perf. 15.
iof. ,, ,,
20f. ,, ,,
Hayti. — The Monthly Journal mentions
that the recent ic. and 2c. provisionals
have received the overprint in red as well
as black.
Adhesives.
ic. in red on 20c. orange.
2c. in red on 50c. brown-lake.
Nicaragua. - Messrs. Whitfield King &
Co. send us a set of ten stamps for Official
use, they are formed by overprinting certain
ic, 2C, and 5c. fiscals with the words
" Correos — 1907— Oficial," and the new
value.
Adhesives.
Official stamps.
ioc. in violet on 2c. orange.
35c. in red on ic. blue.
70c. in vermilion on ic. blue.
70c. in black on ic. blue,
ip. in green on 2c. orange.
2p. in magenta on 2c. orange.
3p. in blue on 5c. brown.
4p. in green on 5c. brown.
5p. in green on 5c. brown.
Paraguay. — Following upon the 2 and
5 pesos, listed last month, Ewen's Wtekly
chronicles two still higher values of the
same (View) type.
Adhesives.
iop. brown-orange and black.
2op. olive-green ,,
Portugal. Mozambique. — Ewen's Weekly
gives two additions to the new set, a 5r.
and 2or.
Adhesives.
5r. orange.
2or. rose-lilac.
242
The Philatelic Record.
Roumania. — We hear that another set
has been issued, but whether of a temporary
nature, as in recent cases, we are not aware,
and we have no particulars of the designs.
Adhesives.
i ban brown.
3 bani red-brown.
5 bani green,
io bani rose.
15 bani mauve.
25 bani blue.
40 bani green.
50 bani orange.
1 leu brown and black.
2 lei green and black.
Switzerland. —Messrs. Whitfield King
& Co. send us a new 5c. and 10c, and
Messrs. Alfred Smith & Co. a 3c.
We illustrate these productions below
they are without watermark and on granite
paper.
> ,
1 - «f *\
\ iliiiiiifrf
Adhesives.
3c. brown.
5c. green.
ioc. red.
■w
Notes and News.
Manchester Philatelic Society.
The 261st meeting was held at the Geo-
graphical Society's Rooms on Friday,
November 29th, the President in the chair.
Mr. J. R. M. Albrecht read a paper on
the Surcharged Railway Stamps of Guate-
mala, issued on March 1st, 1886. He
explained that the stamps were first printed
in sheets of 100, but were broken up before
being surcharged — the 25c, 50c, and 75c.
into sheets of 50 ; and the 100c. and 150c.
into sheets of 25. Some of the errors with
which the issue abounds appear in the same
position on every sheet, and some were
from time to time corrected. He described
the various printings of each value, illus-
trating them by diagrams. He said that all
surcharges are common inverted, except
the 75c, which apparently does not exist.
They are believed to have been in use only
until July 1st, and genuinely postmarked
copies should be worth much more than
catalogue price. There are, however, an
immense number of specimens postmarked
to order. Mr. Albrecht showed an almost
complete lot of these little known stamps.
Mr. Coote presided at the next meeting
on December 13th, when Mr. W. H. Earle
was elected a corresponding member.
A discussion took place on the new Phila-
telic Literature Society, but was postponed
for further information.
Mr. Duerst read a paper on the Stamps of
Morocco, commencing with a geographical
and historical account of the country. He
then described in detail the various issues
of the fourteen postal lines, illustrating them
with his collection, supplemented by that of
Mr. North, who was also present.
The study of the Entires of Great Britain
was concluded at the List Meeting on
December 6th, when Mr. Gee dealt with
the Wrappers, Letter Cards, etc.
Junior Philatelic Society: Manchester
Branch.
The twenty-seventh meeting was held on
December 5th. Mr. Bernstein presided,
and there were about twenty-five members
present. The Secretary read a paper en-
titled, "Philately from an historical point
of view." He mentioned, among other
countries, Italy where, as the various inde-
pendent States came under the rule of
Victor Emanuel, their stamps were replaced
by those of Sardinia, or the Neapolitan
Provinces, which were in turn superseded
by an issue for the kingdom of Italy. Also
Spain, where the reigns of Queen Isabella
II., Kings Amadeus and Alfonso XII., the
provisional republics of 1868 and 1873, and
the Carlist insurrection of 1873, are all
represented by postal issues.
A Guaranty.
At Newton Abbot County Court, yester-
day, the Rev. Arthur J. S. Ogle, Vicar of
Bishopsteington, sued J. T. Alleyn-Boulton,
of Croydon, for ^12, damages for breach of
warranty. Mr. A. P. Dell (Teignmouth)
represented the plaintiff, and the latter ex-
plained that in 1904 he purchased an 186 1
ninepenny hair-lined English stamp from
the defendant for £20, which, he considered,
was a fair value. He subsequently dis-
covered that the stamp was a forgery, and
returned it to the defendant. Mr. Boulton
accepted it, and had since paid £8 on
account. Judgment was given for the
plaintiff for the full amount, costs being
granted under Scale A.
[This extract is taken from the Western
Daily Mercury, of November 9th. It would
be interesting to learn upon what grounds
the action was defended.]
Notes and News.
243
Stanley Gibbons' 1908 Catalogue, Part II.
Once more this hardy annual is with us,
" swellin' wisibly " at every appearance.
Once more the generally adopted order
of things is reversed, Part II. appearing
"for business reasons" before Part I.
Once more the publishers adhere to their
long established practice of pricing only
the stamps in stock at the time of going
to press, their number being this year
largely augmented by the purchase of
the Breitfuss collection. Once more there
are new lists of many countries, based upon
articles recently written for the Monthly
Journal, and other philatelic papers. And
once more we have nothing but praise for
the Catalogue, which ought to be, and no
doubt soon will be, in the library of every
collector.
Bright' s "ABC" Catalogue, 1908, Part I.
Another H.A., with many countries re-
written, also of increased size, and for the
first time bound in cloth, but published at
the same price as heretofore. Under Great
Britain we find prices for cut-outs used on
the whole or a portion of the entire cover,
and also a list of British stamps used abroad,
occupying fifteen pages. In Great Britain
and the Crown Colonies, the varieties on
surface coated paper are included, the pub-
lishers arguing that these cannot be omitted,
so long as similar varieties in Portugal and
her Colonies, which have appeared in the
Catalogues for many years, are retained.
However much the decision may be re-
gretted, it certainly has the merit of con-
sistency. A second part, containing the
Entires, and illustrated by a considerable
number of cliches purchased from Messrs.
Stanley Gibbons, is promised shortly. The
price of Part I. is is. 6d., and it is excellent
value for the money.
Death of Miss Fernley.
We have to record with sincere regret
the death of this lady, which occurred a
short time since at the age of sixty-eight.
Miss Fernley 's name will hardly be recog-
nized by the collector of to-day, but the
older generation of philatelists still pre-
serves a vivid recollection of a former happy
hunting-ground for postage stamps. Miss
Fernley for many years kept a shop in
Seething Lane, E.C., which was devoted
entirely to the sale of stamps, and was ex-
tensively frequented by all the prominent
collectors and dealers of that day. We
believe that Miss Fernley commenced her
business about the year 1878, and she re-
mained for many years in Seething Lane,
subsequently removing to Great Tower
Street, where she also carried on business
for a number of years -in fact, up to a
comparatively recent date. In later years,
however, "times have changed, and she
with them," and the volume of her transac-
tions was reduced ; but twenty-five or thirty
years since Miss Fernley was always able to
supply her customers with excellent and
reasonably priced stamps. In those days
the various colonial stamps coming into the
City largely found their way in a steady
diurnal stream to Seething Lane, and the
rarest provisionals or surcharges might
frequently be bought at prices that seem in-
credible to-day. The stamps were brought
in by clerks, messengers, porters, or
office-boys, promptly paid for, and gen-
erally sold within a day or so, and collectors
would call in "at Miss Fernley 's " almost
every day to catch the latest arrival. Judge
(then Mr.) Philbrick, the late Mr. T. K.
Tapling, Messrs Bacon, Burnett, Williams,
Castle, Ysasi — to name a few among the
collectors of that day — were frequent callers,
and spent many a pleasant hour on the
little lady's premises. Miss Fernley was a
delightful, simple, straightforward, little
person, absolutely incapable of selling
(knowingly) a forged stamp or of charging
an exorbitant price, and we do not believe
she ever attained more than a modest com-
petence by her labours in the philatelic
field. She will, however, always be grate-
fully remembered by the collectors of the
past generation as the cheerful purveyor of
many of their most cherished possessions. —
The London Philatelist.
The Junior Philatelic Society Exhibition.
The following information is contained
in the prospectus issued by the Junior
Philatelic Society. In conformity with the
universally expressed desire of stamp collec-
tors and stamp dealers, the Committee of
the Junior Philatelic Society has arranged
to hold a second and more important Exhi-
bition of the Stamps of the British Colonies,
in Caxton Hall (formerly known as West-
minster Town Hall), Westminster, which is
within easy reach of the Houses of Par-
liament and all the great railway termini.
The Exhibition will be opened on Thurs-
day, March 12th, 1908, at 3.30 p.m., and
on Friday, March 13th, and Saturday,
March 14th, at 10 o'clock each mcrning,
and the display will remain open to the
public until 10 o'clock each evening. (These
times will be subject to alteration at the
discretion of the Committee ) A limited
number of stalls in the Central Hall has
been set apart for the stamp trade, pub-
lishers of stamp albums, books, periodicals
relating wholly or in part to stamps, and
other philatelic accessories. Applications
for hire of stalls, which should in all cases
be accompanied by cheque, to be made to
the Hon. Secretary. No guarantee of
special positions can be given, and appli-
cants for stalls must accept the allotments
of the Exhibition Committee. Allotments
will be made in the order of receipt, so that
the first applicants will have the choice of
the best positions. Admission to the Exhi-
bition will be free by ticket, and stall-holders
will be permitted to print and circulate
tickets of admission among their customers
244
The Philatelic Record.
drawing special attention to the position
and number of their stall. Applications for
stalls and for other information should be
made to Mr. Herbert F. Johnson, Offices of
the Stamp Exhibition, 44, Fleet Street, E.C.
India: 8 pies.
In our February number our readers
will remember that there was a contro-
versy between Mr. C. S. F. Crofton and
the present Editor of the Philatelic
Journal of India about the Indian 8 pies
unwatermarked stamp existing on blue
enamelled paper. Mr. Crofton was
positive it existed, and argued out a
strong case for his contention, mainly,
however, relying on the statement in the
London Society's Indian hand-book that
the first sheet of this value registered at
Somerset House was on " very highly
glazed paper." Mr. Gordon Jones replied
to all Mr. Crofton's arguments in detail,
and asserted that it did not exist on this
paper (the only variety on bluish paper
being the one described as bleute), and in
his closing remarks said : "I expect if
this registered sheet was again examined,
the paper would be found to be that which
is known as bleute, with possibly a fresh
semi-glazey appearance, but not the true
enamelled paper." This controversy
arose from Mr. Crofton writing in the
December, 1905, Journal, that the 8 pies
existed on the blue enamelled paper of
1855, and warning collectors to "beware
of . . . the 8 pies when offered on bluish
paper which is not enamelled." The
then Editor suggested that Mr. Crofton,
who was in England at the time, should
make an examination of the registered
sheet so as to settle the point in dispute.
Mr. Hausburg (in the new Indian
Hand-book just published by the Phila-
telic Society of India), regarding the 8
pies unwatermarked stamp says : —
" Messrs. De la Rue state that they have
no knowledge of any of the values besides
the four and eight annas being printed
on the bluish glazed paper, and it may
be taken for certain that none others exist
.... the eight pies is sometimes found
on paper slightly blued .... the first
1 registration ' sheet is on white unwater-
marked paper without any trace of
blueing . . . ."
This statement is definite, and finally
closes the subject in dispute. Mr. Crofton
must now admit that he was wrong in his
contention. — The Philatelic Journal of
India.
A Correction.
In our October number we gave some
particulars upon the working of the de-
cisions of the last Postal Congress in
Rome. In this connection we compared
how the new rates would affect the three
countries — Great Britain, France, and
Germany. When we did this we took, of
course, for granted that France would
take as the basis for the weight of single
letters 20 grammes in the same way as
Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Chile,
Servia, and a great many more countries
had done. We never dreamt for one
moment that such a highly-civilised,
enterprising and commercial country as
France would remain on the old-fashioned
platform of 15 grammes. But a recent
visit to France surprised and convinced
us. We had thought the decisions oL^tle
Postal Congress were binding for all
members of the Union Postale Univer-
selle, at least so far as foreign inter-
communication were concerned. We
should have thought France would wel-
come such a reduction in postage, in the
same manner as all other commercial
nations have done, and gladly avail her-
self of a means to facilitate commerce
and intercourse.
Let us now consider how this conserva-
tive policy of France works out for her
people : —
From Great Britain From France
to to
France. Great Britain.
i ounce = 28^gr. 2^d. or 25c. . . 40c.
2 ounces= 56§gr. 4d. or 42c. .. 70c.
3 ,, = 85gr. 5jd. or57jc... i.ooc.
4 .. =H3jgr- 7^. or73*c... 1.40c.
t4i|-gr. 8^d. or 89c. ..1.60c.
New Tariffs for Foreign Letters.
Chile.
Letters : Up to 2ogr., 15c. ; any fur-
ther 2ogr. or part, 10c.
Postcards : 6c. ; 6 + 6c.
Newspapers and printed matter : For
each 5ogr., 3c.
Commercial papers : Up to 25ogs., 15c. ;
and further 5ogr. or part thereof, 3c.
Samples : Up to ioogr., 10c. ; any fur-
ther 5ogr. or part thereof, 3c.
Registration : 15c.
Peru.
Letters via Panama : The first i5gr.,
12c. ; any further i5gr. or part thereof,
ioc.
Postcards : 4c. ; 4 + 4c.
Newspapers : Each 5ogr., 2c.
Printed matter, Samples, Commercial
papers, via Panama : sogr., 6c. ; any fur-
ther 5ogr., 4c.
Registration : ioc.
Honduras.
Letters : Every i5gr. or part thereof,
15c.
Printed matter : Every 5ogr. or part
thereof, 3c.
Commercial papers : Up to 250 ?r., 15c. ;
every further 5ogr. or part thereof, 3c.
Samples : Up to ioogr., 6c. ; every fur-
ther 5ogr., 3c.
Registration : ioc.
* * *
An ordinary letter in Madrid costs 15
centimos, but one such from Madrid to
Portugal costs only 10 centimos.
SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW DUE,
LETTERED COVERS in red or blue cloth for binding Vols, XV1I1. to XXV1H.
price 1/8 each post free, can be obtained from the Secretary,
O. F. H. Gibson, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
THE
Philatelic Record
JANUARY, 1907
Contents :
Page.
Editorial Notes: — " Festina Lente " — The Marking of Forged Stamps — The
Distinction 1-3
Notable Philatelists : — Frederick Breitfuss (with Portrait) 4-5
Roumania: The Issues of 1906: — By George B. Duerst 6-11
Archer's Perforations: — By Plain Anchor 12-13
New Issues and Discoveries: — The British Empire — Foreign Countries ... 14-16
Notes and News: — An Omission — Great Britain — Manchester Philatelic Society — Is
America becoming Mexicanised ? — Great Britain : Perf. x Roulette— Warning —
Egypt — Roumania — Types and Errors of Natal ' ' Postage Half-Penny " on 6 pence
violet, 1895 issue— British South Africa — Scott's Catalogue — Junior Philatelic
Society: Manchester Branch — A Philatelic Novelty — "The British Guiana
Philatelic Journal " — National Stamp Exhibition, Rotterdam, July, 1907 —
Another Lament — Greece— The Origin of Envelopes — Belgium : Uncatalogued
Varieties — The Catalogue for Beginners — An Exhibition in India — Ecuador —
Danish West Indies Remainders — What o'clock ?— Mr. Frederick Breitfuss —
Miscellaneous — The Mart 16-24
Correspondence :— The Stamps of St. Christopher 24
Advertisers ii.-x.
LONDON:
TRUSLOVE & BRAY, Ltd., Printers,
WEST NORWOOD, S.E.
FOURPENCE.
Annual Subscription 5/- per annum, post free at home and abroad,
payable to the Secretary as above.
No. 1. Vol. 29.
11.
Advertisements.
January, 1907.
British Somalilancl.
Service 1903-1904.
No 1.— 14, including 9a., complete
set of 15. Unused, only Mk. 250.
1 Rupee, seagreen, unused, Mk. 125.
1 >> »» ., n 5°o-
Block of 4.
Short in all Collections.
NATAL.
Service 1905.
Very rare on account
of being so seldom
used. I have only a
few complete sets and
single specimens.
Prices upon application.
English Officials.
R H Official.
No. 72 ^d.
n n id.
Unused. Splendid specimems.
Mk. 65.
ENGLISH LEVANT, Provisional 1906, 1 Piastre on 2d.
I still have a few copies of this rarity. Prices upon application.
Only 460 are said to have been issued.
RUSSIAN LEVANT, with Inverted Surcharge.
4 Para on i Kopek, orange.
20 Para on 4 Kopek, rose.
BOSNIA.
New Issue 1st November, 1906.
Complete set of 16 stamps, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6,
10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 Heller,
1, 2 and 5 Kronen.
Complete Set cleanly obliterated.
Only Mk. 6.50.
AT THE SAME TIME I OFFER
BOSNIA 1901-1904.
Postally used in complete sets, as sold up to
October 31 by the post.
I, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,
45, 50 Heller, 1, 2 and 5 Kronen.
Complete set of 16 Stamps, Only Mk. 5.40.
PHILIPP KOSACK. Berlin C Burgstrasse 12.
W K-jr^^J ■ m5 (Opposite the Royal Palace.)
Silver Medal, London Exhibition, 1897.
Established 1S80.
FREDK. R. GINN, 143, Strand, London, W.C.
The reliable house for high-class Stamps. Frederick R. Ginn's immense stock of Stamps
enables him to quote for and supply any particular variety at most reasonable prices.
Every Stamp sold guaranteed genuine. Want lists invited from serious and advanced
Collectors. Thousands of medium Stamps at bargain prices. Selections of all countries
made up and sent on approval at shortest notice at most liberal discounts.
Special Offers Fox*
C
ash
Wit** O
x» der.
N.B
.—All fine copies.
Guaranteed Genuine.
Unused. Used.
CEYLON.
Unused. Used.
s. d. s. d.
s. d. s. d.
1861
Rough perfs. 2d. green . .
. . 25 0 10 0
3855. On blue.
Gd. claret
— 14 0
4d. rose-red . .
. . 35 0 20 0
1857. Imperf.
id. blue..
. 25 0 2 0
.,
6d. brown
• - 13 6
,, ()
2d. green (shades)
. 10 0 20
..
Gd. bistre
• • - 13 6
,, M
4d. rose..
— 200 0
M
8d. brown
. . 130 0 65 0
t
5d. chestnut . .
• 37 6 8 G
i
8d. yellow-brown
9d. bistre
. . — 80 0
,, ,,
Gd. brown (shades) .
. — 90
,,
,,
— 12 6
„ ,,
8d. yellow-brown
— 200 0
,,
,,
9d. deep brown
.. 16 0 is 0
11 1.
9d. lilac-brown
. — 65 0
1
M
iod. orange-vermilion 35 0 76
11 1!
iod. orange . .
. 60 0 18 0
,,
,,
is. lilac (shades)
.. 12 0 39
,, ,,
is. lilac . .
. — 90
.,
,,
2s. blue
. . 42 0 30 0
)> 11
is. gd. green . .
2s. blue..
. 80 0 50 0
n
2s. deep blue . .
. . 60 0 30 0
!, )
— no 0
1862
No Wmk
id. li!ac
. . 15 0 15 0
,, On bluish
£d. lilac
id.,,
— 30 0
id. blue
.. 30 0 33
,, On white
. 12 6 15 0
M
„
5d. deep brown
. . 120 0 24 0
1861 Clean cut perfs. id. blue ..
. 30 0 40
,,
,,
6d. dark brown
.. 22 6 10 0
,. n
2d. green
. 30 0 10 0
,,
,,
6d. red-brown
.. — 8 6
,1
4d. dull rose . .
— 50 0
gd. brown
. . 150 0 22 0
5d. chestnut . .
. 12 6 26
is. violet
. . 160 0 20 0
,, ,,
8d. brown
. — 80 0
1864. Star, perf. i2§. iod. orange
. . 25 0 40
is. lilac ..
. 12 6 3 0
iod. red
— 10 0
„ Rough per f
s. id. blue
. 20 0 20
1863-67. Wmk.
C.C. |d. lilac . .
.. 30 30
N.B.—The above quotations are for Cash with Order. Only fine, perfect, and fully guaranteed copies
supplied. Specimens not according to description may be returned, and cash will be refunded in full, thus
affording a perfect guarantee to Customers.
"The London Stamp Market " Bargain List.
Frederick R. Ginn will publish under the above title, at frequent intervals throughout the year,
a bargain list giving particulars of high-class Stamps, both used and unused, which he can offer
at exceptionally low prices.
NOTE NAME AND ONLY ADDRESS -
FREDK. R. GINN, Stamp Expert, Valuer and Publisher, 143, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.
KST In replying to above, kindly mention the " Philatelic Record."
Januuary, 1907. Advertisements. iii.
GREAT BRITAIN.
WE HAVE FOR DISPOSAL A
Practically Complete Collection of the 0
Postage & Telegraph Stamps of this Country
TAKEN FROM THE « IMPRIMATUR "
SHEETS AT SOMERSET HOUSE, . .
'"pHIS COLLECTION (practically unique) contains 990 stamps, all unused and
-*■ imperforate, in very fine condition. It is carefully arranged in a philatelic
album, and numbers of all plates are given, with dates of registration, etc. The almost
unobtainable rarities, such as
2|d. lilac, wmk. Anchor, plates 4 and 5 ; 3d., with secret dot; 3d.
rose, plate 21, Spray; 4d. vermilion, plate 16; 4d. green, plate 17;
6d. purple, plate 10; 6d. chestnut, plate 13; 6d.grey, Spray, plate
18; 8d. orange, plate 2; 9d., hairlines; 9d., plate 5; 10d., plate2;
1/= green, plate 5, Emblems; 2/=, plate 3 ; 5/=, plate 4, wmk. Cross,
etc., etc , are all represented in superb condition, with many others
too numerous to mention here.
We are prepared to break up the Collection to anyone desiring a portion only.
FULL PARTICULARS, PRICE, ETC., ON APPLICATION
BRIDGER & KAY,
659 Bishopsgate Street Without,
Telephone 2316 Central. , ^om LONDON, E.C.
lOO PAGE PRICE LIST FREE.
EST* /;/ replying to above, kindly mention the " Philatelic Record."
iv. Advertisements. January, 1907.
PERIODICAL SALES BY AUCTION OF ..
R»re Postage Stamps
HELD BY
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER
(WHO ORIGINATED THEM IN THIS COUNTRY), AT THE
Loudoun Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C.
(Close to the Temple Station on the District Railway).
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER beg to announce that their dates for
the ensuing Season are as follows : —
Dates of Sales, 1907.
January 24th and 25th; February 7th and 8th and 21st and 22nd;
March 7th and 8th and 21st and 22nd ; April 4th and 5th and 18th and 19th ;
May 2nd and 3rd and 23rd and 24th ; June 13th and 14th.
JANUARY 24th and 25th:
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper will sell on the above dates, a fine selection of
Britisl), foreign ^Colonial Postage Stamps
INCLUDING
ZURICH, 4 rappen, very fine; BARBADOS, id. on half 5s., a very fine pair ;
a nice selection of BRITISH EAST AFRICAN and ZANZIBAR Stamps, including
errors, etc. ; also a few Collections.
FEBRUARY 7th and 8th:
BY ORDER OF THE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper have received instructions from the Crown Agents
for the Colonies to offer in their sale on the above date, in one lot, the whole of the
remainder of BRITISH GUIANA, 1890=91, 8c. lilac and green=black, which
have now been withdrawn, at face value. Intending purchasers will be entitled to bid for
the whole or any portion of these stamps, and in the event of only a portion being sold,
the remainder will be destroyed.
These Sales are attended by all the principal known Collectors and Dealers, and afford
the best means of disposing of collections and rarities, the prices obtained being most
satisfactory to owners. It is advisable that owners desirous of obtaining special days of sale
should communicate as early as possible, as the dates are being rapidly filled up.
Owing to the large number of applications that the Auctioneers receive from America
and the Continent for their Catalogues, these are issued, when practicable, one month
before the date of Sale. In order to facilitate this arrangement, owners intending to
;nclude Stamps should forward them at the earliest possible moment. The greatest care
is requisite in the preparation of these Catalogues, so that a correct and comprehensive
description of the Stamps may be given.
Valuations made if required. Advances made on Collections pending realization if desired*
tfatalocuies of all Sales ma\> be obtained of
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER,
(Philatelic Department), 35, Old Jewry, LONDON, E.G.
Telegraphic Address: " YENTOM," LONDON. Telephone Number, 3392 Central.
ESTABLISHED 1761.
tSsr* In replying to above, kindly mention the " Philatelic Record."
January, 1907. Advertisements. v.
Me^s. Futtick & Simpson,
Philatelic Auctioneers,
Literary,
Fine Art, and
47, Leicester Square, London, W.C.,
. . . MAKE THE SALE OF . . .
R^RE POSTAGE ST7SJVIPS
A SPECIALITY.
T
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON beg to announce that their next Sale will take place on
FEBRUARY I2TH and I3TH,
AND WILL CONSIST OF A
GENERAL COLLECTION,
Containing many RARE STAMPS,
AND A
Fine Collection of Colonials.
CATALOGUES IN PREPARATION.
LIST OF SALES FOR 1907:—
Jan. 29th & 30th ; Feb. 12th & 13th, 26th & 27th ; March I2th & 13th, 26th & 27th ;
April 9th & 10th, 23rd & 24th ; May 7th & 8th ; June 4th & 5th ; Sep. 24th & 25th ; Oct. 8th & 9th, 22nd & 23rd ;
Nov. 5th & 6th, 19th & 20th ; Dec. 3rd & 4th, 17th & 18th.
Owing to the very large number of commissions received from the Continent and America, the Catalogues
are issued, when possible, one month or more before the date of sale. Owners wishing to include Stamps
should therefore forward them as early as possible.
Messrs. Puttick & Simpson's Sales are attended by the majority of the leading Collectors and Dealers,
and are the best medium for disposing of collections and single rarities, many record prices for fine
Stamps having been obtained during past seasons.
The greatest care is taken in preparing the Catalogues, in order that Country and Foreign Buyers who
send bids may rely upon the condition, etc., of the various lots being accurately described.
LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE PENDING REALIZATION IF DESIRED.
For Terms and Full Particulars Address : —
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON,
Established 1794. 47, Leicester Square, LONDON, W.C.
Telephone No.— 1561 Gerrard.
ESsf3" In replying to above, kindly mention the "Philatelic Record."
vi. Advertisements. January, 1907.
Cbe Philatelic Record Gandbooks.
No. 1--
GRIQUALAND,
By Lieut. F.' H. NAPIER.
Price IS. 6d- Out of print.
No. 2—
MODENA,
By Dr. EMILIO DIENA.
Price 5S. A Few Copies only left.
OFFICIAL STAMPS OF
GREAT BRITAIN,
By I. J. BERNSTEIN.
Reprinted from the " Philatelic Record" with additional information
supplied by the Government Departments.
Price 1s.
From —
BRIGHT & SON, 164, Strand, London, W.C.;
C. NISSEN & Co., 7, Southampton Row, London, W.C.;
W. H. PECKITT, 47, Strand, London, W.C.;
TAYLOR BROS., 71, Lord Street, Liverpool ;
or Post Free from —
G. F. H. GIBSON, Fairfield, Crumpsall, Manchester.
ISS* In replying to above, kindly mention the "Philatelic Record."
January, 1907. Advertisements. . vii.
T^d^l^TVT A VARIETIES OF THE NEW 1906
J-^V-^ ~^ ±Jr±* PICTORIAL SERIES.^
1 heller— 5 kronen IMPERFORATE, complete UNUSED set of 16 (Vienna
price, 55/-) 35,0
1 heller— 5 kronen LARGE PERF., 9 complete UNUSED set of 16 (Vienna
price, 42/-) 30/0
1 heller— 5 kronen COMPOUND PERF., 6£x9xl2, complete UNUSED set
of 16 (Vienna price, 45/-) 32/6
Or the above Three Sets, 48 stamps in all, offered for (Vienna price, 142/-) . . 80/0
NOTE.— The normal set is pert'. 12, and only a very limited number indeed
can be supplied at these exceptional prices so that the first orders
1 will get them.
recent \ a Fine Collection of Used Id. Black & 2d. Blue. £ great
PURCHASE J NO WHITE LINE, IN PAIRS, STRIPS & BLOCKS. ^ BRITAIN.
Among the Id. blacks are such rare pieces as blocks of 4 and 10 and strips of 6 and 8.
The 2d.'s without white lines contain some choice shades, and a great variety of pairs and
strips of 3, 4 and 5.
Collectors wishing for an early look at this exceptional
lot are requested to send me their names
IlSiniA f1906 Kin2' inscribed £a, Id. (block of 4, 2Jd.) la, l£d. (block of 4, 5d )
Ii»LU/\. ] postage and Revenue. |a, on H. M.S., 3d. (all mint).
-♦-♦-♦-
W. X. WILSON Stamp Dealer, Expert & Specialist,
292, BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, England.
1007 SCOTT CATALOGUE. ) I All countries in Post Free
ijw btuii CAiALUuut, JUST ,SSUED one cloth 2/5
775 Pages, 6,500 Illustrations. ) ( b0Und volune. (Abroad, Id. extra).
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Catalogue for 1907.
Fully Illustrated, and including all Postage Stamps, Officials, Postage Dues, &o,
known to be issued to the end of 1906, but excluding all minor varieties and
measurements of perforation.
It fulfils all the requirements of those needing a
-SIMPLIFIED CATALOGUE-
and is the only one suitable for the general collector.
Pi?Ice Xs. 6d.9 Post T?x?*&*&9
Or, interleaved with plain white paper (for MS.
notes), and bound in cloth gilt, 3s. 6d. post free.
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ESTABLISHED 1869.
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Vlll.
Advertisements.
January, 1907,
MARTIN, RAY & CO,
Established 1901,
Hold WEEKLY STAMP SALES throughout
the Season, Every Saturday at 2 o'clock, and
Alternate Mondays, at Anderton's Hotel.
BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
DATES OF SALES:
February 2, 9, II, 16, 23, 25; and March 2, 9, II,
16, 23, 25.
We guarantee to break up collections for vendors,
and catalogue same within seven days of sale. Pay-
ment made seven days after sale.
Liberal advances made on good lots and collections
for absolute disposal.
The attention of those prevented from attending
ordinary Sales is drawn to our Saturday Afternoon
Sales.
We undertake to buy for clients unable to person-
ally attend, and advise as to value of lots, etc.
NEW BRUNSWICK.
3d. red, tine, used
6d. yellow, fine, used
ic. brown-purple fine, used
Half of ioc, used as 5c. on letter . .
NOVA SCOTIA.
id. red-brown, fine, used
3d. deep blue ,, ,,
3d. bright blue ,, ,,
ioc. vermilion ,, ,,
ioc ., ,, ,
Half of ioc, used as 5c on letter . .
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
2d., perf. 9, fine, used
3d., „ „ „
id. orange, ,
Net.
. 14/-
£2/12/-
• 4/-
£1/16-
£18/-
5/9
5/9
6/-
5/-
£2/-/-
• II-
£1/12/-
5/-
Catalogues and full particulars on application to
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Agents for France: — Messrs. Yvert & Tellier,
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CANADA.
I.
3d. red, fine, used 6/-
Od. purple, fine, used . . . . . . . . 18/-
6.
3d. vermilion, fine, used 1/-
Six pence (shades), fine, used .. .. 18/-
1868-76, 3c vermilion, imperf., pair, used £2/10,'-
87.
ioc dull rose, unused, o.g 3/-
88.
ioc bright pink, ,, ., 5/-
8q.
ioc brown-red, ,, ,, 1/6
Q2a
8c. purple-black, ,, , 2/6
q-v
Ac black ,, lOd.
Maple Leaf set, A to ioc. (8), unused, o.g. 2/6
Numeral set, \ to ioc. (8), ,, ,, 2/6
308.
5c. Registration ,, ,, 3/-
Numbers given refer to Gibbons' Catalogue.
All
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The above are specially wanted, but we also buy
Small Collections, having a large number of immedi-
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Our purchases at Auctions are about Five
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RECENT PURCHASE. — >
A MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF
Straits Settlements $ the native States.
This forms by far the finest specialised collection of this group that has been got together ;
indeed, it may be considered to be one of the finest specialised collections of any English
Possessions that has been made.
The above includes many complete panes, large blocks of different settings of surcharges,
and in many cases from six to twelve copies of even the rarest stamps. It is contained in
28 volumes. Among those that may be specially noticed are the following : —
STRAITS. 1867. Singles, pairs, and large blocks, unused, and superb used specimens,
the stamps being rare thus.
1869. A fine range of shades in pairs, blocks, and singles, including a num-
ber of the 96c, perf. 12J.
1879-82. A fine lot, including many single specimens of the errors without
stop, and the same stamps included in large blocks, the 10 on 30c,
rarest types.
1883. The various types of surcharge, se tenant ; the 8c. in red on 12c. purple-
brown ; and the 8c. in red on 8c. in blue.
1892-4. Three specimens of the 32c. carmine-rose (error).
1892-04. Picked specimens of the used stamps, as well as panes, etc., of the
unused.
BANGKOK. Practically complete, including the rarities.
JOHOR. 1878-91. A fine lot. " CENST " errors, used and unused.
1892-4. No stop errors.
1896-79. Various surcharges, including all the errors and varieties, as well as
the rare $1 on $2 purple, with " E " of " ONE '* inverted.
N. SEMBILAN. All the surcharges of 1899, including the errors and varieties.
PAHANG. 1890. Used and unused specimens of the rare 8c. orange.
1897. The provisionals, used and unused, also the varieties divided hori-
1898. The 4c. on plain paper. [zontally.
PERAK. This State is included in five volumes, the early surcharges being par-
ticularly fine, and including the ic. Perak in black, and also with the
variety Roman I. Several copies of the errors FERAK and PREAK.
1900. Large blocks of the surcharges, including all the errors.
Service stamps complete ; and the 1894-7 varieties, unused, and with
double and inverted surcharges.
SELANGOR. Again a very fine lot of the early surcharges.
1891. Blocks and strips of the provisionals.
S. UJONG. The " S.U." varieties ; the error " Unjog " ; and large blocks of all
the different types.
FEDERATED MALAY STATES. Complete.
As will be seen from the above, this is one of the finest lots that has ever been priced
separately for sale, and I would specially call attention to the fact that all the varieties and
errors are marked at extremely moderate prices, special attention having been given
to this point.
Special Selections will be made up, and Lists of Wants will receive careful attention.
RARITIES AND COLLECTIONS PURCHASED FOR CASH.
Monthly Bargain List of King's Heads, single wmk., and Special Offers sent post free on application.
Price Lists of Sets and Packets also sent post free.
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X.
Advertisements.
January, 1907,
GRES^LT BRITAIN.
id. black, fine copies, large stock
2d. blue, 1841, superb mint, violet-blue ivory head
id. small crown, perf. 16, superb well-centred mint block of nine
^d., 1880, pale green, mint
deep green, ,,
Venetian red, ,,
id..
2d.,
5d.,
id., ii
ijd..i
2d.,
2*d.,
3d.,
4d.,
1883-4
rose,
indigo,
lilac,
6d
green, 6/6 ; 5d. green, 4/6
10s. blue, mint
10s. cobalt, mint ...
10s. ,, ,, I.R. OFFICIAL
green, 2/- ; gd. green, 10/-
6d. each.
25/-
Die I. ... 80/-
each, 5d. block, 1/8
„ 1/- „ */-
,, 2d. ,, 8d.
,. 2/- „ 8/-
,, 3/- ,, 12/-
,,5/- ,, 20/-
„ 2/6
,, 1/6 block, 6/-
,. i/- ',. 16/-
„ 1/- ,, 1/-
„. 3/6 ,, 14/-
& is. green, 10/6 each.
13/6
£4
£25
Selections of English or any Countries on approval.
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Advertisements. February, 1907.
Special Offer from the "Berliner Briefmarkenzeitung."
NATAL.
Service 1905.
NEW.
USED.
Ad
blue green
3'—
—'30
id.
rose
3'—
—•30
Sd
olive and carmine
i8-—
15'—
Id.
blue grey and violet
dark brown and blue green
22*50
15'—
6d.
32-50
27-50
is.
blue and dark rose
60 •—
45'—
BRITISH SOMALILAND.
Service 1903=1904.
Complete Set of 15 Stamps.
Unused, only M.250.
1 Rupee, seagreen. unused, M 125. Complete Set.. M.1^5-
Ask for Specimen Copy of "Berliner Briefmarkenzeitung/'
GIBRALTAR, 1889-1890, 1 Peseta, M.6; 5 Peseta, M.5.
Unused, Al Specimens. (light brown.) (slate blue.)
Ask for my latest Price List, No, U,
GREAT BRITAIN, I.R. Official, King Edward VII.
2^d. Ultramarine, unused .. .. .. £$.
BRITISH LEVANT, Provisional, 1906.
Used or unused, i Piastre on 2d. A few Copies for Sale.
This stamp was affixed by the Postal Officials themselves to the letters ; therefore unused specimens
are great rarities. It is said only ten unused specimens exist, three of which I have obtained, with the
help of a capable correspondent. Have never been offered before. Will forward upon receipt of letter
desiring me to do so.
PHILIPP KOSACK, Berlin C Burgstrasse 12.
TWO BIG BARGAINS.
A Customer requires to sell quickly, at a great sacrifice, his Collection of
"King's Head" and other 20th Century British Colonials.
They are practically complete, including the rare and desirable Single C.A.'s,
up to the face value of £\. All the stamps are in splendid condition and
generally represented both unused and postally used. The collections are
only for sale en bloc, but either the unused or used will be sold separately.
It is a unique opportunity for a collector desirous of taking up this interesting
and popular group.
The UNUSED include: The USED include:
Se^vte "' "Cyprus A- SnilTTA.? ' s"^ : A fine range of British Officials Admiralty, both
Gambia Provisionals. Morocco Agencies, 50c. and | sets complete, etc. Ceylon and Cyprus complete ;
2P Single CA. Lagos. 2/6, 5/-, and 10/-, Single also Morocco Agencies 50c. and 2P , and Lagos 2/6
CPA. Maldives complete. Natal Officials complete. | and 5J- all w£ .Single ,C .A. So-ah and a fine
Somaliland is particularly strong, the Officials being-
complete, including the great rarities " King " 2a. and
1 rupee single wmk., and 2a. multiple wmk. Southern
Nigeria, £1, Single CA. ; etc., etc.
Price £170.
range of ordinary and Officials. Nearly all the other
Single and Multiple C.A.'s are represented, many of
which it is almost impossible to meet with in a used
condition.
Price £100.
Full particulars, including A COMPLETE LIST OF CONTENTS OF EITHER
COLLECTION will be willingly furnished on application to anyone interested.
W. X. WILSON Stamp Dealer and Expert,
. . . 292, BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, England.
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Advertisements.
111.
COLLECTIONS WANTED.
We are open to purchase for immediate cash, to any
amount : —
LARGE GENERAL COLLECTION,
EUROPEAN & FOREIGN COLLECTION,
ANY COUNTRY SPECIALISED,
GREAT BRITAIN,
REVENUE STAMPS OF ALL COUNTRIES.
The above are specially wanted, but we also buy
Small Collections, having a large nnmber of immedi-
ate purchasers for these.
Our purchases at Auctions are about Five
Thousand Pounds per annum, and more
privately. From Dealers alone, in Collections,
&c, we spent over Two Thousand Pounds
last year. Commission will be saved by selling
direct to us.
Our Speciality— Approval Books of Countries.
Over 200 Books of all Countries noiu ready.
Copies fine, carefully arranged, varieties, blocks, etc.
May we send you the Country in which you are in-
terested ? Want Lists receive careful attention.
Fiscal Stamps of all Countries in Stock.
100 Page Price List Free.
BRIDGER & KAY,
65, Bishopsgate Street Without, London, EX.
Telephone: 2316 Central.
BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
BLOCKS OF FOUR.
UNUSED
MINT.
PERFECT.
NEWFOUNDLAND
net
£ s.
d.
'13.3d. ..
Numbers
1 0
0
19, 4d. ..
all
Oil
0
20a, 5d.
from
1 0
n
"2i, 6d. . .
Gibbons'
0 6
0
"22,6m. ..
Catalogue. .
1 5
0
"23, Sd. ..
All
1 15
0
;24, IS. . .
blocks
Oil
0
"30, 24c. . .
fine,
0 10
0
'33, 12c. . .
unused,
0 10
0
*34> ic. . .
orig. gum.
0 14
0
"39. 6c. . .
Perforated .
0 3
n
K46, 2c. . .
blocks
0 2
0
"65, 12c. . .
perfectly
0 6
0
80, ic. on 3c.
centered.
0 8
0
80, *8i, two of each
0 15
0
We can su
pply entire sheets (20 stamps) of
Nos. 19, 21, and 24, at same rate.
NOVA SCOTIA.
17, I2.|C
Never
0 17
0
21, 8|c.
even
0 45
0
22, IOC. . .
hinged.
0 15
0
We have a Grand Stock of British
North America.
What else do you need ?
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The Philatelic Society of India,
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iv. Advertisements. February, 1907.
PERIODICAL SALES BY AUCTION OF ..
Rsire Postage St«j*\ps
HELD BY
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER
(WHO ORIGINATED THEM IN THIS COUNTRY), AT THE
Loudoun Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C.
(Close to the Temple Station on the District Railway).
■'iii' ■'llll'">l|l",
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER beg to announce that their dates for
the ensuing Season are as follows: —
Dates of Sales, 1907.
March 7th and 8th and 21st and 22nd; April 4th and 5th and 18th and 19th ;
May 2nd and 3rd and 23rd and 24th ; June 13th and 14th.
MARCH 7th and 8th:
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper will sell on the aboYe dates, a fine selection of
BritisDJoreiQii^Colonial Postage Stamps
INCLUDING
A fine lot of
KING'S HEAD COLONIALS, . .
SINGLE WATERMARK, . , .
MINT, and numerous RARITIES.
These Sales are attended by all the principal known Collectors and Dealers, and afford
the best means of disposing of collections and rarities, the prices obtained being most
satisfactory to owners. It is advisable that owners desirous of obtaining special days of sale
should communicate as early as possible, as the dates are being rapidly filled up.
Owing to the large number of applications that the Auctioneers receive from America
and the Continent for their Catalogues, these are issued, when practicable, one month
before the date of Sale. In order to facilitate this arrangement, owners intending to
include Stamps should forward them at the earliest possible moment. The greatest care
is requisite in the preparation of these Catalogues, so that a correct and comprehensive
description of the Stamps may be given.
Valuations made if required. Advances made on Collections pending realization if desired.
Catalogues ot all Sales mag be obtained of
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER,
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Telegraphic Address : " YENTOM," LONDON. Telephone Number, 3392 Central.
ESTABLISHED 1761.
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February, 1907. Advertisements. v.
The " PARAGON " Postage Stamp Albums
Are at the same time the cheapest and ahsolutely the best albums with interchangeable leaves.
Any leaf can be instantaneously removed or inserted without disturbing any other leaf, whilst
all are absolutely secure. For strength, durability and simplicity these albums are unexcelled.
Plate paper or card leaves with quadrille centre and artistic border.
Prices from 10/- in cloth covers to 21/6 full black Persian leather. No higher price.
♦
Read these Testimonials and be convinced :
Dr. S. J. Manook, one of the leading Philatelists in India, writes us as follows, under date May 30th, 1906:—
" I am so much pleased with the PARAGON ALBUMS that I intend to mount all my stamps in
them, and ask you to send me TWELVE MORE COPIES exactly as before, in payment of which I
enclose a draft on London."
Mr. C. W. Jewitt, of South Africa, writes us under date November 22nd, 1906, as follows : —
" I am highly pleased with the PARAGON ALBUM, and I consider it as good as the ' . . . .'
I have, for which I paid six times the amount ! Please quote price for six more Paragon Albums, includ-
ing postage."
At a meeting of the Brighton Branch of the Junior Philatelic Society, held on February 7th, 1907, a dis-
cussion on Stamp Albums took place, and the PARAGON ALBUM was unanimously decided upon as the
very best album on sale, and this was ordered to be entered on the minutes.
Full particulars of the above, as well as the "STANDARD " Illustrated Albums, will be found in the
advertisement pages at the end of the 1907 edition of the Universal Standard Catalogue, price 1j6, post
free,, or as a separate booklet which may be had free for the asking.
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VI.
Advertisements.
February, 1907.
FREDK. R. GINN,
143, Strand, London, W.C.
Silver Medal, London Exhibition, 1897. Est. 1880.
The House for genuine bargains. High-class Stamps
at strictly moderate prices. Speciality: Filling wants
lists from every grade of collector. Fine copies only
supplied at special liberal discounts off catalog, prices.
A few of my SPECIAL OFFERS for Cash with Order.
All fine used Copies, unless otherwise
stated. £ s. d.
Canada, 1851, 3d. red, laid paper .. ..056
,, ,, 6d. purple, ,, ,, .. . . o 18 o
,, 1852-57, wove, Jd. rose .. .. o 10 o
,, ,, ,, 3d. vermilion . . o o 9
,, ,, ,, bd. purple-black .. o 14 o
7jd. green .. .. 1 15 o
,, ,, ,, iod. blue . . . . o 17 6
,, ,, ,, thick paper, 6d. dull
purple . . . . 1 13 6
,, 1858, perf ., wove paper, -Jd. rose . . o 12 6
,, ,, ,, ,, 3d. vermilion 066
,, ,, i) » 6d. grey lilac 4 13 o
,, 1859, 2c. rose, fine 026
,, ,, ioc. black-brown, superb ..250
,, ,, ioc. purple-brown, unused . . o 15 o
,, ,, i2|c. yellow-green, unused . . 080
,, ,, 17c. blue, unused .. .. o 13 o
British Colombia, 1861, 2jd. rose .. .. o 10 o
,, 1865, imperf., ioc. blue.. 1 10 o
„ perf. 14, 5c. rose . . 013 6
,, ,, ,, ioc. blue . . o 13 6
,, ,, ,, 3d. blue, unused 026
,, 1867, perf. 12J, 5c. red, unused. . 1 10 o
,, ,, ,, ioc. lake . .. 2 12 6
,, ,, ,, 25c- yellow .. o 17 6
,, ,, ,, 50c violet ..100
,, ,, ,. 1 dollar, green .. 2 10 o
,, ,, perf. 14, 2c brown, unused 030
,, ,, ,, 5c red . . . . o 10 6
,, ,, ,, 25c yellow ..050
,, ,, ,, 50c violet, unused o 15 o
Seychelles, 1890, 96c mauve and carmine o 10 o
,, 1893, 45c on 48c .. ..040
,, ,, 90c on 96c . . ..086
,, ,, 45c brown and carmine 050
,, 1896, 36c on 45c unused ..040
,, 1897, 36c brown & carmine, unused 050
1, ,. 75c yellow and violet. . ..036
,, ,, ir. mauve and red . . ..040
,, ,, ir. 50c grey and carmine ..046
,, 2r. 25c lilac and green .. ..070
W.Australia, 1854, imperf., id. black ..040
,, ,, ,, 4d. blue ..066
,, „ ,, is. brown . . 012 6
,, ,, ,, is. chocolate.. 1 15 o
,, ,, rouletted, id. black . . 1 10 o
,, ,, ,, 4d. blue ..200
,, ,, ,, is. pale brown 1 14 o
N.B.—The above quotations, are for Cash with Order.
Only fine, perfect, and fully guaranteed copies supplied.
Specimens not according to description may be returned,
and cash will be refunded in full, t litis affording a
perfect guarantee to Customers.
London Stamp Auctions. — Mr. Fredk. R. Ginn
attends every Sale of Stamps held in London, and is
one of the largest buyers. He personally undertakes
the examination and purchase on commission of any
lots for either Home or Foreign clients on most
reasonable terms, which may be had on application.
Mr. Ginn being an Expert of many years' standing,
clients may rely upon every care being taken in
carrying out their instructions. The advantage of
employing a reliable Expert who is independent of
the Auctioneers is very obvious, especially in the case
of Foreign Clients. Every commission entrusted to
Mr. Ginn is executed at lowest possible price.
Approval Department. — Selections of Stamps of
any country or colony made up to meet the require-
ments of any collector, and sent on approval with
pleasure against usual business references.
Note Name and Only Address—
FREDK. R. GINN,sta-SdEffi^?,,uer'
143, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.
/ have the following Stamps
FOR SALE, all in the
finest condition: —
Morocco Agencies Mint Sheets,
panes or blocks or pairs, Queen's
and King's heads, containing the
errors and varieties. 40 c. and I pt.
blue surcharge, complete sheet of
each. 1 and 2 pt. King single, etc.
Gibraltar, Cyprus, Malta, many-
duplicates, mint and used, of rare
plate numbers, etc.
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RECENT PURCHASE.
A MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF
Straits Settlements § fix native States.
This forms by far the finest specialised collection of this group that has been got together ;
indeed, it may be considered to be one of the finest specialised collections of any English
Possessions that has been made.
The above includes many complete panes, large blocks of different settings of surcharges,
and in many cases from six to twelve copies of even the rarest stamps. It is contained in
28 volumes. Among those that may be specially noticed are the following : —
STRAITS. 1867. Singles, pairs, and large blocks, unused, and superb used specimens,
the stamps being rare thus.
1869. A fine range of shades in pairs, blocks, and singles, including a num-
ber of the 96c perf. 12J.
1879-82. A fine lot, including many single specimens of the errors without
stop, and the same stamps included in large blocks, the 10 on 30c,
rarest types.
1883. The various types of surcharge, se tenant ; the 8c. in red on 12c. purple-
brown ; and the 8c. in red on 8c. in blue.
1892-4. Three specimens of the 32c. carmine-rose (error).
1892-04. Picked specimens of the used stamps, as well as panes, etc., of the
unused.
BANGKOK. Practically complete, including the rarities.
JOHOR. 1878-91. A fine lot. " CENST " errors, used and unused.
1892-4. No stop errors.
1896-79. Various surcharges, including all the errors and varieties, as well as
the rare $1 on $2 purple, with " E " of " ONE " inverted.
N. SEMBILAN. All the surcharges of 1899, including the errors and varieties.
PAHANG. 1890. Used and unused specimens of the rare 8c. orange.
1897. The provisionals, used and unused, also the varieties, divided hori-
1898. The 4c. on plain paper. [zontally.
PERAK. This State is included in five volumes, the early surcharges being par-
ticularly fine, and including the ic. Perak in black, and also with the
variety Roman I. Several copies of the errors FERAKand PREAK.
1900. Large blocks of the surcharges, including all the errors.
Service stamps complete ; and the 1894-7 varieties, unused, and with
double and inverted surcharges.
SELANGOR. Again a very fine lot of the early surcharges.
1891. Blocks and strips of the provisionals.
S. UJONG. The " S.U." varieties ; the error " Unjog " ; and large blocks of all
the different types.
FEDERATED MALAY STATES. Complete
As will be seen from the above, this is one of the finest lots that has ever been priced
separately for sale, and I would specially call attention to the fact that all the varieties and
errors are marked at extremely moderate prices, special attention having been given
to this point.
Special Selections zvill be made up, and Lists of Wants will receive careful attention.
RARITIES AND COLLECTIONS PURCHASED FOR CASH.
Monthly Bargain List of King's Heads, single wnik., and Special Offers sent post free on application.
Price Lists of Sets and Packets also sent post free.
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GREftT BRITAIN.
id. black, fine copies, large stock 6d. each.
2d. blue, 1841, superb mint, violet-blue ivory head 25/-
id. small crown, perf. 16, superb well-centred mint block of nine, Die I. ... 80/-
^d., 1880, pale green, mint each, 5d. block, 1/8
id.,
id..
ijd.,
2d.,
5d.,
deep green,
Venetian red,
rose,
indigo,
id., 1881, lilac,
ijd.,i884, ,,
2d., ,,
2^d
3d., ,, ■„
44.,. ,, green, 6/6 ; sd. green, 4/6 ; 6d. green
1883-4, 10s. blue, mint
10s. CObalt, mint
,-, 10s. ,, ,, I.R. OFFICIAL
1/- ., *!-
2d. ,, 8d.
■■ 2- „ 8/-
,; 3/- „ 12/-
5/- ,, 20/-
2/6
1/6 block, 6/-
4/- „ 16/-
., 1/- ., */-
3/6 ,, 14/-
2/- ; 9d. green, 10/- ; & is. green, 10/6 each.
13/6
£4
£25
Selections of English or any Countries on approval.
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March, 1907.
Special Offer from the " Berliner Briefmarkenzeitung."
NATAL.
Service 1905.
NEW.
USED.
id.
blue green
3'—
—•30
id
rose
3'—
—•30
3d
olive and carmine. .
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15'—
3d.
blue grey and violet
22-50
15"—
6d.
dark brown and blue green
32-50
27-50
„,.
blue and dark rose. .
Complete Set. .
M.
6o-—
45"—
125' —
100*—
BRITISH SOMALILAND.
Service 1903=1904.
Complete Set of 15 Stamps.
Unused, only M.250.
1 Rupee, seagreen, unused, M 125.
Ask for Specimen Copy of "Berliner Briefmarkenzeitung."
GIBRALTAR, 1889-1890, 1 Peseta, M.6; 5 Peseta, M.5.
Unused, Al Specimens. (light brown.) (slate blue.).
Ask for my latest Price List, No. U.
GREAT BRITAIN, I.R. Official, King Edward VII.
2^d. Ultramarine, unused .. .. .. ^"5.
BRITISH LEVANT, Provisional, 1906.
Used or unused, r Piastre on 2d. A few Copies for Sale.
This stamp was affixed by the Postal Officials themselves to the letters: therefore unused specimens
are great rarities. It is said only ten unused specimens exist, three of which I have obtained, with the
help of a capable correspondent. Have never been offered before. Will forward upon receipt of letter
desiring me to do so.
PHILIPP KOSACK, Berlin CBurgstrasse 12.
All are UNUSED unless otherwise stated.
Postage extra on all orders (which are filled by return) under 5/-
AITUTAKI. s. d.
^d.— is. complete set of 6, used, on original,
rare 4 3
BRITISH LEVANT, KING (used).
2pi. on sd., 3d. 4pi. on iod., lOd. ; I2pi. on
2S. 6d., 1/11 ; 24pi. on 5s., 5/-
DENMARK.
1907 KING FREDERICK VIII. Just Out.
5 ore green, Id. ; 10 ore red, 2d. ; 20 ore blue,
3|d.; 50 ore plum, 9d. ; iooore ochre, 1/5 ;
or the mint set of 5 in a very attractive
design 2 7
1906, Xmas stamp, King Christian black and
olive-green (block of 4, 5d.) . . . . O 1|
GERMAN POST OFFICES IN MOROCCO.
1905, 5c. green, Gothic surcharge, error over-
printed on stamp inscribed " Reichspost "
instead of " Deutsches Reich," only in use
one day ; " a little rarity " (cat. 7/6) ..4 O
GERMANY.
1903, complete mint set of 8 Prussian Official
stamps (cat. 1/-) O 5J
HONG-KONG, KING (Used).
Single C.A.— 50c., 9d. ; 1$, 9d. ; 2$, 5/-; .
o (ft; 8/6.
Mult. C.A.— 50c, 4Jd. ; 1 $, 7d. ; 2 $, 2/6 ;
3 $ , 6/-
PERSIA. s. d.
1879, sch. black and rose, Envelope stamp, cut
out and used as adhesive on entire original
envelope, of particular interest in this con-
dition 10
1891, 7ch. slate (cat. 4/-), offered as a special
bargain 10
1903-04, ich. — i2ch. and ikr. — 3okr., very fine
used set of 12 ; the 6 " kran " values show
the best portrait of the lately deceased Shah 4 O
75 different kinds (neatly mounted), used . . 6 11
100 ,, „ ,, „ „ 15 11
These are the grandest value ever offered in
Persian Sets, and if they don't give you com-
plete satisfaction the money will be cheerfully
refunded ! Ask to see them !
RUSSIA (Used).
1906, 3§, 5, 7, and 10 roubles, bi-coloured set of
4, rare 14 O
SPAIN.
1906, Charity stamps, with portrait of Queen
Victoria Eugenie, 10c. blue, 10c. green, and
ioc. carmine, set of 3 0 9
TURKEY.
1892, provisional, ipi. on diagonal half of 2pi.
olive-yellow, used on entire original, par-
ticularly interesting and rare thus, fully
guaranteed (S.G.'s No. 144) . . .. 12 O
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Advertisements.
111.
COLLECTIONS WANTED.
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for these.
SPECIAL OFFERS. s. d.
Bechuanaland Protectorate. £d. red with in-
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British Somaliland. Service Stamps.
1st set (S.G. Nos. 101-105), mint .. . . 22 6
2nd ,, ( ,, 106-109), ,» •• .. 20 0
3rd „ ( ,, no, in, 113, 114, & 115) £7/7/-
British South Africa. 1890, £2, £5, and £.0,
fiscally used with perforation . . ..60
Maldive Islands. 1906, "complete set of 6 . . 24 0
NigerCoast. 1897, *2/6olive, 3/9; ;:io/- purple, 15/-
St. Lucia. Steam Navigation Co. *id. blue,
6d. lilac, pair, mint 13
Sarawak. 1892, *ic. on 3c, brown on yellow,
with surcharge omitted, in pair . . ..76
Ditto, with surcharge almost missing . . 2 6
Southern Nigeria. 1902, *£i King, single CA. 85. 0
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LEEWARD ISLANDS.
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Antigua. 1884, 6d. green 0 3 0
is. lilac 0 15 0
Dominica. 1879, is. lilac-rose . . 0 7 0
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id. on is. lilac-r 0 13
1887, 6d. orange 0 5 0
Montserrat. 1876, 6d. green . . 0 3 0
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NeYis. 1884, 2§d. ultramarine . . . . 0 13
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is. lilac 0 15 0
St. Christopher. 1886, id. on 6d. green 0 2 0
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is. lilac 0 12 0
Yirgin Islands. 1887, 2|d. ultramarine 0 13
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PERIODICAL SALES BY AUCTION OF ..
R?*re Postage St&p\j?s
HELD BY
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER
(WHO ORIGINATED THEM IN THIS COUNTRY), AT THE
Loudoun Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C.
(Close to the Temple Station on the District Railway).
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER beg to announce that their dates for
the ensuing Season are as follows : — «
Dates of Sales, I907.
April 4th and 5th and 18th and igth ;
May 2nd and 3rd and 23rd and 24th ; June 13th and 14th.
APRIL 4th and 5th:
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper have received instructions to sell on the above dates, a
VERY FINE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF
British, Foreign, and - -
■— «™IJ" ■■■■nMi«iiJMiMiniMw.nimMn«miiiMiiiiiii ■■■i— ^mtcwHMJimiMuj^ — TBI—
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INCLUDING
MA3Q" FINE A3^p SCARCE STAMPS.
These Sales are attended by all the principal known Collectors and Dealers, and afford
the best means of disposing of collections and rarities, the prices obtained being most
satisfactory to owners. It is advisable that owners desirous of obtaining special days of sale
should communicate as early as possible, as the dates are being rapidly filled up.
Owing to the large number of applications that the Auctioneers receive from America
and the Continent for their Catalogues, these are issued, when practicable, one month
before the date of Sale. In order to facilitate this arrangement, owners intending to
include Stamps should forward them at the earliest possible moment. The greatest care
is requisite in the preparation of these Catalogues, so that a correct and comprehensive
description of the Stamps may be given.
Valuations made if required. Advances made on Collections pending realization if desired.
tlataloftue* of all Sales ma\? be obtained of
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER,
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Telegraphic Address : " YENTOM," LONDON. Telephone Number, 3392 Central.
ESTABLISHED 1761.
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March, 1907. Advertisements.
Messrs. Futtick & Simpson,
h™:^ Philatelic Auctioneers,
47, Leicester Square, London, W.C.,
. MAKE THE SALE OF
R7SRE POSTAGE STAMPS
A SPECIALITY.
T
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON beg to announce that their next Sale will take place on
MARCH 26th and 27th, and will consist of the First Portion of a very
fine Collection, formed by a well-known Philatelist, and containing a. large number
of Rarities, amongst which may be mentioned : —
AUSTRIAN ITALY. 1850, fine mint blocks of 4 of the j NATAL. A block of 20 of the 3d. star, imperf.
5. 30, and 45 centes. ! ORANGE RIVER COLONY. V.R.I. 6d carmine, an
BERGEDORF. 3sch. black on rose, error, unused entire sheet and the error without figure of
BELGIUM. 1850, matchless mint blocks of 12 of the „1%>value' u"ed and unused-
ioc and 8 of the 20c. with framed wmk. CANADA. i2d. black, used, and 6d. purple on wove,
FRANCE. 1872, 15c. bistre on rose, error, mint. ^JTortcw.™
NAPLES. 1 tornese, Arms and Cross, very fine. SpJpKwln a' T^ 3 T°Z a ,
MOLDAVIA. 27, 5!i 8x, and 108 paras very fine. MMro™^{^^
SAXONY. The very rare error, ^ngr. blue. and 4d> gd- and IS_ orange.
SPAIN. Madrid, 3 cuartos bronze. N0VA SCOTIA, is. violet, unused, and is. purple,
SWITZERLAND. Vaud, 4c (2), and Zurich, 4 rappen, used and unused.
very fine. BRITISH GUIANA. 1850, 4c, 8c. (2), and 12c. (2),
TUSCANY. 2 soldi, 60 crazie, and 3 lire, fine. 1856, 4c, and 1862, 2c. and 4c.
CEYLON, od., is. gd., and 2s., imperf. PERU, Apeso error, red, very fine.
INDIA. A fine specialised collection, including a fine NEW SOUTH t WALES. A very fine lot of 31 Sydney
unused pair and two singles of the -Ja. red, error. Views, including some fine pairs.
BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA. 1896, a mint pair of NEW ZEALAND. A fine specialised collection, in-
the £1 black and blue. eluding id. on blue, a pair, 2d. and is. on pelure,
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. Wood blocks, id. red (two unused, and many other fine things.
unused), and a pair used, and 4d. blue (3), very SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A fine specialised collection,
fine. including. a number of the early issues in fine
GAMBIA. An entire unused sheet of the 4d. imperf. unused condition, such as a pair of the is. yellow
wmk. C.C., and fine blocks of 4 of the is. green, rouletted, &c, &c.
used and unused. VICTORIA. 1850, 2d., fine background, and i860, 3d.
GOLD COAST. 20s. green and red, a pair and a , blue on laid paper, unused and fine.
single, mint. ! WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Six fine copies of the 6d.
MAURITIUS. Post Paid id. and 2d., several of each, I bronze, and the rare 2d. mauve, error, unused.
and Large Fillet, 2d., very fine. &c, &c.
CATALOGUES READY.
LIST OF SALES FOR 1907:—
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Nov. 5th & 6th, 19th & 20th ; Dec. 3rd & 4th, 17th & 18th.
LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE PENDING REALIZATION IF DESIRED.
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Messrs. FLUMIDGE & CO.,
Stamp Auctioneers 6" Commission Agents,
63/4, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, W.C.,
Have been instructed by the Executors of the late H. G. Cox, Esq., to
sell the very fine
COLLECTION OF STAMPS
formed by that gentleman.
The First Portion will be offered on APRIL 11th and 12th,
and will include : —
The Collection of GREAT BRITAIN including 2s. | STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.— A fine lot of the rare
brown, mint, and two used copies ; £i brown, j surcharges ; also Johore, Perak, etc., including
crowns, mint ; £5 orange, mint ; 6d , plate 8, j errors.
imperforate, used; I.R. Official, Queen, 5s., 10s., ; CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.— An exceedingly fine series
£1. Board of Education, Queen, is. of triangulars, including mint and used pairs of
CYPRUS. — A superb lot practically complete, with j the is. deep and yellow-green; 6d. de la Rue;
most of the rare plate numbers, both unused and is. emerald ; fine wood blocks. The Thee and
used ; also the very valuable Collection of Pencb errors, etc.
Foreign Postmarks, about 3,000 varieties. ZANZIBAR.— A specialised collection.
HOLLAND & BELGIUM.— A very choice lot. j CANADA.— iad. black, superb ; 6d. perforated, two
ROUMANIA.— Nov., 1858, 80 paras on bluish, mint. copies, etc.
INDIA.— 1856, 2 annas green, used; Service, the NEW BRUNSWICK.— 6d., is.
three long stamps. | NOVA SCOTIA.— 6d., three superb copies ; is., superb.
The Second Portion will be sold on MAY 9th and 10th, and will include
the magnificent Collection of France and Colonies, a highly specialised lot.
CEYLON. Imperf. 4d., 8d., gd., is. gd., and 2S., all NEVIS. 1861, the set on both papers, some unused ;
superb. 1867, 4d., mint, is. yellow-green ; 1878, is., used,
BAHAMAS. The Collection, both unused and used, *°f IS; dark grfn,™in'" ,, +.
almost complete. ST. LUCIA. A splendid Collection, all the early
. . issues, both mint and used, complete.
BARBADOS. A fine series of early issues, including ST VINCENT>. IncIuding compound perfs., id., su-
three copies of the id. on 5s.
perb ; 1866, perf. n§, the set, mint, is. grey, both
BRITISH HONDURAS. Practically complete, both perfs., mint, 4d. orange, mint, is. indigo, mint,
unused and used. 5s. star, fine, 4d. on is., fine.
GAMBIA, ANTIGUA, MONTSERRAT, LAGOS, and SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A very valuable Collection of
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NEW SOUTH WALES. 37 Sydney Views, including 2d., two fine, one printed both sides, 6d., two fine.
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1/9
50c ...
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If ...
2$ ...
5$ ...
6/-
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... 25/-
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April, 1907.
Special Offer
from
the
" Berliner
Briefmarkenzeitung."
NATAL.
Service 1905.
NEW.
USED.
Ad
blue green
3'—
—•30
id.
rose
3'—
—'30
*d
olive and carmine
i8-—
15-—
vi.
blue grey and violet
dark brown and blue green
22-50
15 —
61
32-50
27-50
IS,
blue and dark rose
Complete Set. . M.
60 —
45"—
I251—
IOO" —
BRITISH SOMALILAND.
Service 1903=1904.
Complete Set of 15 Stamps.
Unused, only M.250.
1 Rupee, seagreen. unused, M 125.
Ask for Specimen Copy of "Berliner Briefmarkenzeitung."
GIBRALTAR, 1889-1890, 1 Peseta, M.6; 5 Peseta, M.5.
Unused, Al Specimens. (light brown.) (slate blue.)
Ask for my latest Price List, No. U.
GREAT BRITAIN, I.R. Official, King Edward VII.
2^d. Ultramarine, unused .. .. .. £5.
BRITISH LEVANT, Provisional, 1906.
Used or unused, i Piastre on 2d. A few Copies for Sale.
This stamp was affixed by the Postal Officials themselves to the letters ; therefore unused specimens
are great rarities. It is said only ten unused specimens exist, three of which I have obtained, with the
help of a capable correspondent. Have never been offered before. Will forward upon receipt of letter
desiring me to do so.
PHILIPP KOSACK, Berlin C Burgstrasse 12.
W. T. WILSON, Stamp Dealer and Expert,
292, BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, England.
Rare: & Choice: Stamps in Stock:
LABUAN-continued. £ s. d.
1885, 2C. on 8c. carmine, C.A. diagonal
surcharge, all capitals (uncatalogued),
unused, the great rarity of Labuan. . 15 0
1885. the same surcharge horizontal on
)6c blue C.C., fine used .. .. 12 10
LAGOS. 1874, is. orange C.C., 12A short
value, mint 4 10
1874, is. orange C.C., 12J long value,
mint pair . . 6 0
1884-86, 2s. 6d. olive-black, mint . . 4 15
1884-86, 2s. 6d. olive-black, used, su- "
perb . . . . . . . . • • 6 0
1884-86, 5s. blue, used, superb . . . . 7 0
10s. lilac-brown, mint 14 0
10s. lilac-brown, used, superb . . ..140
MAURITIUS. 1848, Post Paid, id., first
state of plate, very fine used, deep
colour, and showing vertical lines in
background 15 0 0
1848, Post Paid, 2d. deep blue, first
state of plate, showing vertical lines,
superb, used 21 0 0
NEW BRUNSWICK. 1851, 6d. yellow, fine
margins, and rare dotted postmark,
superb .. .. .. •• •• 376
RUSSIA. 1868-71, mint block of four ik.
black and yellow on VERTICALLY
LAID PAPER, very rare thus .. 3 0 0
ST. VINCENT. 1881, 4d. on is. vermilion,
unused . . . . 14 0 0
1881, 4d. on is. vermilion, used . . 10 10 0
1890, mint pair of 2jd. on 4d. lake-
brown 3 10 0
SICILY. 1858, 2og. slate, showing the very
rare retouch, the only one on this
plate 500
BE SENT ON APPROVAL.
50
0
0
36
0
0
32
0
0
14
0
0
100
0
0
ANTIGUA. 1862, mint block of four 6d.
yellow-green, I MPERF 6 0 0
BARBADOS. 1852, right vertical half of id.
blue on bleute, used on piece of
original as Jd., very rare thus .. 2 10 0
BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA. 1895 id. on
2d., with double surcharge, mint .. 3 12 6
BRITISH GUIANA. 1850, circular issue,
used on entire original covers.
4C. orange
8c green
12c pale blue
12c. blue
4c pale yellow on pelure
1862, type-set 1, 2, and 4c. I have
partly reconstructed plates of these
stamps for sale singly, and shall be
pleased to quote for any particular
numbers.
CANADA. 1851, 12 pence black, used .. 50 0 0
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. 1861, Wood Block
4d blue, unused 13 10 0
CAPE VERD. 1877, pair of 4or. blue, one
stamp is error " Mozambique," unused 3 0 0
GRENADA. 1881, wmkd. broad pointed
star, mint block of four 4d 16 0 0
LABUAN. 1880, "6" in red on 16c. blue,
with red dotted postmark, superb . . 10 0 0
"8 " on 12c, mint corner pair, invert-
ed figures, old value obliterated in
red with pen 10 0 0
Single ditto 4 10 0
Ditto ditto used (figure normal) . . 4 0 0
The same, but with inverted " 8," and
old value surcharged with new figure
in black, unused 6 0 0
ANY OF THE ABOVE WILL
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WE HAVE PURCHASED A
Magnificent Specialised Collection
OF
Great Britain Stamps used Abroad
consisting of upwards of 1,500 varieties,
and containing many fine blocks, etc.
It has been carefully arranged and
reasonably priced. The books will be
submitted in order of application.
SPECIAL OFFERS.
BUNDI. December, 1894, Ja. grey.
Complete pane of 140 stamps, containing
10 copies of S.G. No. 3a, with reversed
inscriptions, and 130 of S.G. No 3. (cat.
20/- each) including 2 unlisted errors with
corners blank. Price on application.
We have a good selection of Indian
Native States.
GUADELOUPE. 1903. Gibbons' Nos.
113 to 381. A large number of these scarce
stamps at low prices.
MONTENEGRO. We have arranged
our book of this country in accordance
with the new classification.
A good stock of books of most foreign
countries in hand. Want lists filled.
BRIDGER & KAY,
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A Few Fine Swiss Stamps
FROM AN OLD COLLECTION.
/ s. d.
ZURICH, 4.rap., h. lines, used 12 0 0
,. 4raP-> v- » »> 10 0 0
,, 6rap., h. ,, unused, v. f. .. 4 10 0
,, 6rap., retouched, used .. .. 6 0 0
GENEVA, 5c, large eagle, y.gr., unused . . 3 0 0
t, 5C, ,, ,, bl. gr., ,, .. 4 0 0
BALE, 2§rap., unused 10 0 0
,, 2§rap., essay 100
YAUD, 4c, used 20 0 0
,, 5c, unused 600
NEUCHATEL, 5c, used 2 5 0
WINTERTHUR, 2§, unused (no gum) . . 12 0 0
„ pair, used 6 0 0
ORTS POST, 2§, no frame, unused .. 4 0 0
POSTE LOCALE, _§, ,, very fine, used 12 0 0
25c, green, error, S.G. 104 5 0 0
TAX, blue green, set 5—500 unused . . . . 2 0 0
,, blue, granite paper, 50c, unused . . 4 10 0
iooc, ,, . . 2 5 0
A. de RELTERSKIOLD,
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RECENT PURCHASE. .
.. A SUPERB COLLECTION ..
OF THE STAMPS OF
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE,
CONTAINING
Over 200 WOOD -'BLOCKS, used and unused,
Over 1,000 of the Engraved Triangular Issues,
Including upwards of 500 unused specimens.
I^HIS COLLECTION is not only the finest that has ever been formed
of this Country, hut looking to the Rarity of the Stamps in good
condition, is possibly one of the finest Collections of any one English
Colony extant.
WOOD - BLOCKS are present in practically every shade, in 1 ingle
copies, and many in pairs, as well as unused specimens ; the errors are
strongly represented, and include both the Id. blue and 4d. red joined in
pairs with the ordinary.
The ENGRAVED SERIES include the rarest shades unused, some
in large blocks, while the used specimens are present in the very greatest
variety.
In view of the small number of really fine copies of the Wood-
Block Capes now to be found, this Collection affords an unexampled
opportunity for those Collectors who wish to enrich or complete their
Collections, looking to the fact that these stamps are gradually going out
of the market, and the value of everything fine in this Country is
certainly largely increasing.
It is impossible, ivithin the limits of an advertisement, to give any detailed
particulars of this magnificent Collection, but any issue, or single copies, of
any particular Stamps 'will be sent on approval upon application* . .
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MALDIVE ISLANDS.
Complete Set. 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c, 15c, and 25c mint, price 40/-
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
25c
30c
50c
1*
2$
5$
King. Single Watermark.
1/6
1/9
3/6
6/-
10/-
25/-
LAGOS.
King. Single Watermark.
2£d. large type of " 2Jd " single 1/3
6d. lilac „ 10/-
1/- green „ 20/-
USED.
9d.
5d.
8d.
3/6
5/6
block 5/-
„ 40/-
„ 80/-
List of Wants Solicited.
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Contents :
Page.
Editorial Note: — Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan ... ... ... 89-92
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland :— By A. de
Reuterskiold 93-99
Notable Philatelists: — Consul Sixten Keyser (with Portrait) 100-101
New Issues and Discoveries: — The British Empire — Foreign Countries ... 102-104
Notes and News: — Manchester Philatelic Society — Junior Philatelic Society :
Manchester Branch — The Scottish Philatelic Society: Junior Branch — The
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May, 1907.
Special Offer from the "Berliner Briefmarkenzeitung."
BRITISH SOMALILAND.
Service 1903-1904.
Complete Set of 15 Stamps.
Unused, only M.250.
1 Rupee, seagreen, unused, M 125.
Ask for Specimen Copy of
NATAL.
Service 1905. new.
^d. blue green 3- —
id. rose 3-—
3d. olive and carmine 18' —
3d. blue grey and violet . . . . 22'50
6d. dark brown and blue green . . 3250
is. blue and dark rose Go-
Complete Set. . M. 125-—
Berliner Briefmarkenzeitung. "
GIBRALTAR, 1889-1890, 1 Peseta, M.6; 5 Peseta, M.5
Unused, Al Specimens. (light brown.) (slate blue.)
Ask for my latest Price List, No. 11.
GREAT BRITAIN, I.R. Official, King Edward VII.
USED.
—•30
—•30
15*—
27-50
45'—
ioo1 —
2jd. Ultramarine, unused
£5-
BRITISH LEVANT, Provisional, 1906.
Used or unused, i Piastre on 2d. A few Copies for Sale.
This stamp was affixed by the Postal Officials themselves to the letters ; therefore unused specimens
are great rarities. It is said only ten unused specimens exist, three of which I have obtained, with the
help of a capable correspondent. Have never been offered before. Will forward upon receipt of letter
desiring me to do so.
PHILIPP KOSACK, Berlin C Burgstrasse 12.
STOCKTAKING BARGAINS offered at Greatly Reduced Prices,
for One Month only.
Stock of many kinds is very limited, and the first orders will get them, as when once sold they cannot
be replaced at anything like the prices below.
Postage extra on orders under 5/-
1CELAND.
s. d.
*i882-92, 40 aur. mauve, and 40 aur. lilac, p. 14
x i3§, the two extreme shades, in mint
condition (cat. 4/-) 2 3
*i882-Q2, bi-coloured 50 aur., mint, a stamp
which is seldom seen (cat. 2/6) . . ..13
*i897-i902, bi-coloured 4 aur.. scarce (cat. 8d ) 0 4
* ,, 20 aur. ultramarine (cat. 3/-) . . 10
* „ 25 aur. bi-coloured, scarce (cat. 1/6) 0 9
♦1902, I. Gildi, 3 aur. (Type A), (cat. to/-) ..36
* „ ,, 4 aur. (cat. 2/6) 10
* ,, ,, 4 aur., with inverted overprint
(cat. 12/6) 5 11
"Official, 1898-1902, 3, 4, and 10 aur. (cat. 1/6).. 0 9
* ,, 1902, I. Gildi, 3 and 4 aur. (cat. 2/-) . . 1 0
* ,, 1, 4 aur., with inverted
overprint (cat. 10/-) 5 0
Or the above set of IS scarce kinds in mint unused
condition offered together (instead of 22/9) for
19/6 only.
The catalogue price amounts to no less than £2 10 2.
PAPUA PROVISIONAL ISSUE ON BRITISH
NEW GUINEA.
2, 2*, 4, 6, and 1/-, mint set of 5 values . , .. 7 6
Any of the above will be willingly sent on approval.
' = Unused. All others are used.
S.G.'s GRIQUALAND.
Nos.
s. d.
3 4d. blue, G.w. in red ..
..8 6
4* £d. grey, G ,, ,
.2 6
6* Jd. „ „ „ ,
..4 0
9* id. „ ,
..3 0
46* id. red, ., ,, black
..2 3
28 6d. lilac, ., ,, red ..
..5 9
36 1/- green, ,,,,,,..
..5 9
39 «/- -, ,,„,,..
..5 0
40 5/- orange, ,, ,, ,
..4 6
Small Letters.
76* ^d. grey, G in red, inverted
.. 1 3
82 id. red, ,, „ black
..0 9
86 4d. blue, ,, ,, ,,
.. 1 6
106 id. red, ,, ,, ,,
..0 2
107 4d. blue, ,, ,, ,,
.04
188 6d. mauve, ,, ,, „
.. 1 6
109 1/- green, ,,,,,,
..2 3
Or the set of 16 for 45/-
Catalogue price of this set is £4
49 0
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Advertisements.
111.
FREDK. R. GINN,
143, Strand, London, W.C.
Silver iMedal, London Exhibition, 1897. Est. 1880.
The reliable house for high-class stamps. F. R.
Ginn's immense stock of valuable stamps enables him
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■ Unused. Used.
CEYLON.
s. d.
s.
d.
1855
On blue, 6d. claret. .
—
14
0
I8S7
Imperf., id. blue . .
• ■ 25 0
2
0
,, 2d. green (shades)
. 10 0
2
0
,,
,, 4d. rose ..
— :
200
0
,, 5d. chestnut
•• 37 6
S
6
,, 6d. brown (shades)
Q
0
,, 8d. yellow-brown
—
200
O
,, gd. lilac-brown . .
—
65
O
,, iod. orange
. 60 0
18
0
,, is. lilac . .
—
Q
0
., is. gd. green
,, 2s. blue ..
. 80 0
50
0
—
no
0
On bluish, id. lilac. .
—
30
0
On white, id
. 12 6
15
0
1861.
Clean cut perf., td. blue . .
. 30 0
4
0
,, 2d. green
• 30 0
10
0
,, 4d. dull rose
—
50
0
,, sd. chestnut
.. 12 6
2
6
,, 8d. brown
—
80
0
,, is. lilac . .
. 12 6
3
0
Rough perf.. id. blue
. 20 0
2
0
„ 2d. green
• 25 0
IO
0
,, 4d. rose-red. .
• • 35 0
20
0
,, 6d. brown . .
—
13
h
. , 6d. bistre
—
IS
6
,, 8d. brown . .
130 0
6<>
O
,, 8d. yellow-brown
—
80
O
,, gd. bistre
—
12
6
,, gd. deep brown
. 16 0
15
0
., iod. orange-ver.
• 35 0
7
6
,, is. lilac (shades)
. 12 0
3
9
,, 2s. blue
. 42 0
^O
0
,, 2s. deep-blue
. 60 0
30
O
1862.
No wmk. id. lilac
. 15 0
15
0
,, id. blue
..30 0
3
3
,, 5d. deep brown
120 0
24
0
,, 6d. dark brown
..22 6
10
0
,, 6d. red-brown
—
8
6
,, gd. brown . .
150 0
22
O
,, is. violet
160 0
20
0
1864.
Star, perf. i2i, iod. orange
..25 0
4
0
,, iod. red ..
1. - —
10
n
1663-67. Wmk. CC. |d. lilac . .
• 3 0
3
0
„ £d. mauve
• 3 0
3
0
,, id. blue . .
• 3 0
0
8
,, 2d. green . .
• 7 0
3
0
,, 2d. emerald
• 45 0
20
0
,, 2d. yellow-greer
—
60
0
,, 2d. yellow
. 7 0
2
6
,, 2d. maize . .
. 8 6
3
0
,, 4d. rose . .
. 6 6
3
q
,, 5d. purple-brow
1 60 0
2,5
0
,, 5d. green ..
,, 5d. bronze
. 12 0
. 14 0
3
4
9
6
,, sd. myrtle
. 10 0
15
0
„ 6d. brown
. 7 6
6
6d. chocolate
. 6 6
5
0
,, 8d. red-brown
. 10 0
4
6
,, gd. bistre. .
. 24 0
4
0
,, gd.. deep-brown
, 9 0
3
9
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Specimens not according to description may be returned,
and cask will be refunded in full, thus affording a
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ZURICH, 4rap., h. lines, used 12 0 0
,. 4rap., v. ,, ,, 10 0 0
,, '6rap., h. ,, unused, v.f. .. 4 10 0
,, 6rap., retouched, used . . . . 6 0 0
GENEVA, 5c, large eagle, y.gr., unused . . 3 0 0
„ 5c, „ „ bl.gr., „ .. 4 0 0
BALE, 2*rap., unused 10 0 0
,, 2§rap., essay. . .. 10 0
YAUD, 4C, used 20 0 0
„ 5c, unused 60 0
NEUCHATEL, 5c, used 2 5 0
WINTERTHUR, 2|, unused (no gum) .. 12 0 0
„ pair, used 6 0 0
ORTS POST, aj, no frame, unused .. 4 0 0
POSTE LOCALE, z\, „ very fine, used 12 0 0
25c, green, error, S.G. 104 5 0 0
TAX, blue green, set 5—500 unused . . . . 2 0 0
,, blue, granite paper, 50c, unused .. 4 10 0
100c, ,, .. 2 5 0
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A FEW BARGAINS.
£8
BRITISH PROTECTORATE OIL RIVERS, s.
id on half of id. pair, unsevered, mint,
Gibbons' Cat. No. 7 15
Ad in vermilion on 2id., Cat. No. 11, used .. 6
id. in carmine „" ,, 12, unused. . 15
Jd. in vermilion ,, ,, 17. used . 12
is. in violet on 2d. ,, 3° »■ • • -°
id. lilac, Gibbons' No. 2, with the word Oil
Kivers on top, mint
BRITISH EAST AFRICA.
1890, ia., ia. and 2a., mint, the set .. .. £5 .
COLLEGE STAMPS OF GREAT BRITAIN.
All unused, mini.
All Souls, id. blue 16
id. ,, block of 4 60
Balliol, id", red 12 6
Exeter, id. salmon 20
fd. ,, pair 4 °
,, id. „ block of 4 80
Hertford", id. lilac 12 6
Keble, |d. vermilion 20 o
„ id. blue 50
„ ^d. ,, pair 10 6
Lincoln, id. blue «o o
„ id. ,, pair 20 o
Merton, id. square blue 3" °
id. fine strip of 3 9° 0
Merton, id. mauve 6
,, ,, pair 12
,, ,, block of 4 20
St. John's, |d. slate 2
,, id. pair 4
„ id. block of 4 7
,, |d. vermilion 2
„ ,, pair 4
block of 4 .. -.7
Selwyn, id. bl. on pink .. 4
Queen's, "id. green 4
GREAT BRITAIN.
1841. id. red with double corner letter, fine,
7 6
used
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|d. red Plate Numbers . . . . ,, 100 1 3
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RECENT PURCHASE.
.. A SUPERB COLLECTION ..
OF THE STAMPS OF
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE,
CONTAINING
Over 200 WOODBLOCKS, used and unused,
Over 1,000 of the Engraved Triangular Issues,
Including upwards of 500 unused specimens.
T*HIS COLLECTION is not only the finest that has ever been formed
of this Country, hut looking to the Rarity of the Stamps in good
condition, is possibly one of the finest Collections of any one English
Colony extant.
WOOD - BLOCKS are present in practically every shade, in single
copies, and many in pairs, as well as unused specimens ; the errors are
strongly represented, and include both the Id. blue and 4d. red joined in
pairs with the ordinary.
The ENGRAVED SERIES include the rarest shades unused, some
in large blocks, while the used specimens are present in the very greatest
variety.
In view of the small number of really fine copies of the Wood-
Block Capes now to be found, this Collection affords an unexampled
opportunity for those Collectors who wish to enrich or complete their
Collections, looking to the fact that these stamps are gradually going out
of the market, and the value of everything fine in this Country is
certainly largely increasing.
It is impossible, ivithin the limits of an advertisement, to give any detailed
particulars of this magnificent Collection, but any issue, or single copies, of
any particular Stamps voill be sent on approval upon application. . .
W. H. PECKITT,
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Advertisements.
May, 1907
Stamps Worth Buying.
The Stamps offered are Varieties which most Collectors lack, and the Prices are the lowest
possible, commensurate with fine Condition.
Queensland, 1903, gd., type (a) . .
„ yd., .., (b) ..
! .. 1905, 9d.. wmk. Cr. A
* ,. 1899, id. veim. (b) . .
y ,, ,, id. ,, (c) . .
,. id. „ (d) ..
,, id. ,, (e) ..
"Sarawak, 1875, 12c. on laid
* ,, 1891-92, 5c. on 12c, smal
,, ditto, large C, v\
* ,, 1899, 2C' on 3C- • •
* ,, ., 2C. on 12c.
* ,, ,, 2C. on laid
+ . , , , 4c . on 6c
* ,, .. 4c. on Sc
,, 1899-1901, ic. to 20c, s
used
+ Negri Zembilan, 1S97, ic. on 15c.
Great Britain, 1840, id. black . .
2d. blue
1883, 2/6 lilac
5/- red
f, ,. 10- blue
,, 1902. 2 6 lilac
., . . ;.. . 5;- red
,, ,, 30/- blue
20/- green
France, 2fr. purple and buff
,, sfr. blue and buff. .
,, 1871, Postage Due, 40c. blu
stop
6
r,
1 r
6
f>
6
o
0
0 I
6
3
4
o
5
0
4
8"
0
5
8
5
0
nifies
Greece. Olympian Games, 1906—
idr. grey black
2dr. ro«e
3dr. olive-yellow
5dr. slate-blue
Servia, 1904, so-called " death-mask " stamps,
5, 10, 15, 25, and 50 par, set of 5, used
Cape of Good Hope, triangular—
1S53, id. red on blue
4d. blue on blue
1885, id. rose-red
4d. blue
6d. lilac ■..
6d. slate . .
1- yellow-green
1 deep green
6d. slate on blue
1863-64, id. brown-red
4d. blue . .
6d. bright mauve
6d. ., pen-marked . .
1/- emerald
J2-83, wmk. Cr. CA., id. rose-red
., ., ., id. ,. block
Oil Rivers, 1S93, \d. on half id., unsevered pair
. ,, ^ ,, §d, on 2hd. (No. 17)
Gibraltar, First Issue, 2d. violet-brown
.... ' 4(1. orange
6d. deep lilac
1 /-brown
".Maldives, the set of six, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15, and 25c.
Unused.
3
14 o
18 o
12 6
7 6
9 o
15 o
37 6
40 0
F. L PEMBERTON & CO, 84, Higk Holborn, London,
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THE
Philatelic Record
JUNE, 1907.
Contents :
Page.
Editorial Note: — What is a Local? 109-110
The Forgeries of the «' Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland:— By A. de
Reuterskiold
Notable Philatelists: — G. Lionel Campbell (with Portrait)
Great Britain:— By H. S. Hodson
Philatelic Libraries: — By G. Lionel Campbell
New Issues and Discoveries : — The British Empire — Foreign Countries
m-115
116-117
118-119
120-122
123-125
Notes and News: — The Expert Committee of the Royal Philatelic Society,
London — Great Britain — Luxemburg — Remainders1 — Commemoration Stamps —
Austria — Portuguese Colonies — Roumania — Belgium— Hay ti — Modena — Over-
printed Labuan Stamps — Philatelic Statistics— The First Stamp Exhibition —
Miscellaneous ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 125-128
Advertisers ii.-viii.
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11.
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June, 1907.
Offer from
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SPECIMEN
nev Briefmarkenzeitung."
COPY GRATIS.
German Colonials with watermark.
1 ct.on3 pf. .
£ D. „ 1 mk.
1 ,. >, 2 „
21 .. „ 5 „
CHINA.
0.10
1.40
2.70
6.50
MOROCCO.
3 c. on 3 pfg . . . . o 05
5 M ,, 5 „ 0.10
10 ,, ,, 10 ,, 0.15
25 „ ,, 20 , 0.30
1 p. 25 c. on 1 mk 1.25
2 ,, 50 ,, ,, 2 2.50
6 ,, 25 „ „ 5 „ 5-50
CAMEROONS.
5 pf- 0.10
10 ,, 0.15
KIAUTSCHOU.
1 cent 0.05
1 dollar 2.50
i4 •. 3-6o
2* 6.—
0.10
1.60
3-—
7-—
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.20
1-25
2.50
6.50
015
0.20
0.10
3-—
4-50
7-5o
GERMAN SOUTH-WEST AFRICA.
26. 3 pfg 0.05 0.10
27. 5 , 0.10
28. 10 „ 0.15
38. 5 mark 5.50
LEVANT.
35. 10 Para on 5 pf. .. 0.10
36. 20
Piast.
2 m
5 •
GERMAN EAST AFRICA.
30.
31-
32.
33- 15
36- 45
37. 60
2\ Heller
4
7i
0.15
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.65
1. —
2.50
5-50
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.30
0.70
1. 10
0.10
0.20
6.50
0.10
0.10
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.65
1. 10
2 50
6.50
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
O.9O
I 20
BRITISH LEVANT PROV. 1906, 1 piaster on 2 pence
Only 480 issued. Green and carmine used.
IVHc. 125.
1887
GIBRALTAR.
2 p. violet-brown. . .. *i.50
5 c. on £ P *r- —
25 .. ,. 2 „ *i.50
25 „ „ 2\ ,, '0.50
75.. ,, 1 sh *3.5o
1 peseta light-brown .. '5. —
5 pesetas slate .. . . *5. —
4 pence br'or.-green . . *o.75
6 ,, violet on carm. *i.io
1 sh.l'brownoncarm. . *2.25
N1UE 1903, used.
2 \ p. green
31 ,, dark rose
4 2\ „ light blue
53,, brown
6 6,, red
7 1 sh
— .20
— .20
—.50
—.70
1.20
2.25
THE SIX VALUES TOGETHER,
IVIPi. 4.50.
ERITREA
PORTOMARKEN.
Stamps 0/ Italy with Eri-
trea surcharge.
5olireyel.U100fflOOSOi00
100 ,, blue )
My Price Lists No. 11 and 12 show exactly the unequalled selections and purchases.
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ICBLaND.
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-with Double Profiles of Kings Christian IX. and
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The Set of the Year ! Just received / Very striking design.
Every Collector should obtain a Set of the 1st printing.
3, 4, 5, 6, io, 16, 20, and 25 aur, mint,
40, 50 aur, and 1 krona
2 and 5 krona ,,
OFFICIAL, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16, 20, and 50 aur ,,
3 and 4 aur, each ordinary and Official, ,,
Postage extra on orders under 5s.
Fine Selections of other interesting New Issues can be submitted on approval,
such as New Zealand Officials, |d« to 5s. mint; United States, Jamestown
Exhibition; Russian China, 5 and 10 roubles; French Stamps, with special
postmark of the Official Exhibition of French Stamps just held in Paris, etc., etc.
s.
d.
unused set
of
8 values
.. 1
4
.. . .
3
.. 2
8
. » .
2 ,,
.. 9
9
.. 1.
7
.. 1
7
.. ..
4
.. 0
3
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Advertisements.
111.
Silver Medal, London Exhibition, 1897. Est. 1880.
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All fine Used Copies, -unless otherwise stated. £ s. d.
Lagos. 1874. CC. Perf. 12^. id. lilac, unused 040
,, ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue, fine ..05 0
,, ,, ,, ,, 3d. red-brown. . 050
,, ,, ,, ,, 4d. carmine ..076
1, 1, ,, i) 6d. blue-green,
very fine ..040
,, ,, ,, ,, is. orange, words
i6|m 080
,, 1876. ,, Perf. 14. id. lilac, mint ..050
,, ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue, mint ..040
,, ,, ,, ,, 3d. red-brown, su-
perb, mint . . 1 70
,, ,, ,, ,, 4<L carmine, su-
perb, mint ..200
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. green .. ..070
,, ,, ,, ,, is. orange, very fine o 13 o
,, 1882. CA. Per/. 14. id. lilac-mauve, mt.o 6 0
,, ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue . . ..160
3d. chestnut, fine 026
o
-86. „
3
o 3
0 6
o 12
3 7 6
, 4d. carmine, fine.
, is. orange, mint . .
, 2d. grey, mint
,, ,, ,, ,, 4d. lilac, mint
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. sage-green ..
,, ,, ,, ,, 2s. 6d. olive-black,
mint
Turks Islands. 1867. No wmk. id. dull rose,
unused . . ..05
,, ,, ,, 6d. black, unused 0 16
,, ,, ,, is. dull blue, ,, 1 o
>> 1873-79. Wmk. Star. id. dull red 0 5
,, ,, ,, is. lilac, rarity,
used . . 12 o
„ 1881. No wmk. Provl. J on 6d. blk.,
unused . . ..012
,, ,, ,, Provl. i on is. dull
blue, unused ..012
,, ,, Wmk. Star. ^on id. red, short
bar. Gibbons' type 2, unused o 5
,, ,, Wmk. Star. Jon is. lilac, short
bar. Gibbons' type 2, unused o 8
,, ,, Wmk. Star. z\ on id. dull red,
Gibbons' type 10, unused ..612
,, ,, Wmk. Star. 2 J on is. lilac,
Gibbons' type 6, unused ..5 5
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 15, unused . . 3
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 16, unused ..on 6
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 17, unused .. 1 13 o
,, ,, CC. Perf. 14. 4d. ultramarine,
mint . . ..0100
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. olive-black, mint o n o
,, ,, ,, ,, is. slate-green, ,, 126
,, 1882-84. CA. Perf. 14. id. orange-
brown, mint 066
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 1902, complete set of
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MODENA,
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OFFICIAL STAMPS OF
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PORTUGAL
(Reigns of Dona Maria II. and Dom Pedro V.)
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From —
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M.
BRITISH PROTECTORATE OIL RIVERS.
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Gibbons' Cat. No. 7 . .
15 0
id in vermilion on 2|d., Cat.
No. 11, u
=ed ..
6 6
§d. in carmine ,, ,,
12, unused..
15 0
|d. in vermilion ,, ,,
17, used . .
12 6
is. in violet on 2d. ,,
30
20 0
id. lilac, Gibbons' No. 2, with the word Oil
Rivers on top, mint . .
A a
BRITISH EAST AFRICA.
1890, §a., ia. and 2a., mint, the set
£5
COLLEGE STAMPS OF GREAT BRITAIN
All unused,
mint.
All Souls, id. blue . .
1 6
,, Jd. ,, block of 4
6 0
Balliol, Jd. red
12 6
Exeter, Jd. salmon . .
2 0
11 Id- ,. pair
4 0
,, %d. ,, block of 4
8 0
Hertford, id. lilac
12 6
Keble, gd. vermilion. .
20 0
„ id. blue
5 0
,, Jd. „ pair ..
10 6
Lincoln, id. blue
10 0
,, id. ,, pair
20 0
Merton, id. square blue
30 0
,, Jd. fine strip of 3 . .
90 0
Merton, Jd. mauve
,, ,, pair 12
,, ,, block of 4 20
St. John's, Jd. slate 2
,, Ad. pair 4
,, Sd. block of 4 7
,, ^d. vermilion 2
,, ,, pair 4
,, „ block of 4 .. .-7
Selwyn, ^d. bl. on pink 4
Queen's, %d. green 4
s. d.
6 o
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1841
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SPECIMEN COPY GRATIS.
Get-man Colonials with water-mark.
CHINA.
1 ct. on 3 pf
JD. „imk
1 ,, ,, 2 ,,
24 » -5 „
MOROCCO.
3 c. on 3 pfg
5 ,. „ 5 '.1
10 ,, ,, 10 ,,
25 ,, ,, 20 ,,
1 p. 25 c. on 1 ink
2 ,, 50 ,, ,, 2 ,
6 „ 25 „ ,, 5 ,.
CAMEROONS.
5pf
KIAUTSCHOU.
1 cent 0.05
1 dollar 2.50
ii „ 3-6o
2j „ 6.—
0.10
1.60
3- —
7- —
0.10
0.10
O.IO
0.20
1-25
2.50
6.50
o '5
0.20
o.ro
3 —
4-5o
7-5o
GERMAN SOUTH-WEST AFRICA
26. 3 P%
27- 5 „
28. 10 ,,
38. 5 mark
LEVANT.
35. 10 Para on 5 pf
36. 20
0.05 O.IO
0.10 0.10
0.15 0.20
5-5o 6.50
37-
39-
40.
41.
42.
44-
46.
3°-
31-
32.
33- 15
36. 45
37. 60
1 Piast. ,, 20
30 ,,
40 ,,
50 ,,
80 „
2 in.
5
GERMAN EAST AFRICA.
24 Heller
4
74 ,,
O.IO 0.10
0.15 O.IO
O.3O O 20
0.40 0.40
0.50 0.60
0.65 0.65
I. — I 10
2.50 2 50
5-50 6.50
0.10 0.15
0.15 0.20
0.20 0.25
0.30 0.30
0.70 0.90
BRITISH LEVANT PROV. 1906, 1 piaster on 2 pence
Only 480 issued. Green and carmine used.
IMElc. 125.
1887
GIBRALTAR.
2 p. violet-brown. . . .
5 c. on £p
25 „ m 2 „
25.. ., 24
75 .. ., 1 sh
1 peseta light-brown ..
5 pesetas slate . .
4 pence br'or.-green . .
6 ,, violet on carm.
1 sh. l'brown on carm. .
♦1.50
*t. —
*i-50
"0.50
*3-5o
*5-—
*5-~
*o.75
♦i.io
*2.25
NIUE 1903, used.
2 4 p. green
31 ,, dark rose
4 2| ,, light blue
53,, brown
6 6,, red
7 1 sh. ,,
— .20
— .20
—•50
—.70
1.20
2.25
THE SIX VALUES TOGETHER,
ivm*. 4.50.
ERITREA
PORTOMARKEN.
Stamps of Italy ivith Eri-
trea surcharge.
50 lire yel. | *1(K) co 0^M
100 ,, blue '
My Price Lists No. 11 and 12 show exactly the unequalled selections and purchases.
PHILIPP KOSACK,
Berlin C, Burgstr. 12.
Opposite the Royal Palace.
SPECIAL OFFERS.
AUSTRIA. 1907, i2h. violet, perf. s. d.
i2£ x 13, new value .. 0 2
i2h., variety perf. 9 .. . . 35 0
72h., without shiny bars, variety
perf. 9 30 0
DENMARK. 1907, King Frederik,
5-100 ore, complete set of 6,
used . . . . . . ..11
FRANCE. 1907, 25c. indigo-blue,
"La Semeuse " redrawn
type, just out . . . . 0 3
HOLLAND. 1872,25c. purple, perf.
14, large holes, clean cut,
used (Gibbons' No. 82), a
rarity . . . . . . . . 15 0
I have also one unused specimen
of this stamp for sale.
1905, iog. orange-red, fine, used 12 0
LUXEMBURG. UNPAID, 1907,
5c.-ifr., set of 7, just out . . 2 5
PATIALA. "Queen," 6a. olive-
bistre (Gibbons' No. 44a). . 17 6
Note.— This stamp is a real rarity, as only
one sheet of 320 of the olive-bistre was
overprinted, and 256 of these were used
up at the principal Post Office in Patiala.
All the above are UNUSED and MINT,
on orders under 5s.
MONTENEGRO.
Mint UNUSED Sets at bargain prices.
s. d.
1P93, 2-2511. (cat. 2/5) .. .. seven 1 9
1893, Jubilee 3-25n. (cat. 3/4) eight 2 3
1894-98, 1.-3011. and A R. stamp
ion. (cat. 2/10) .. ..eleven 1 10
1894, 5011., 1 and 2fl. (cat.3/11) three 2 6
1896, Jubilee m.-2fl. (cat. 10/5) twelve 4 9
1894, Unpaid 1-5011. (cat. 2/7) eight 1 9
1902, Unpaid 5h.-ikr. and A.R.
stamp 25I1. (cat. 3/-) .. six 1 6
55 stamps 16 4
Or the above 7 Sets offered together
for only 15/-
(55 stamps cataloguing to 28/6).
unless otherwise stated. Postage extra
Any of them ivill be gladly sent on approval.
W. T. WILSON, 292, Birchfield Rd\, Birmingham,
ENGLAND.
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July, 1907.
Advertisements.
111.
Silver Medal. London Exhibition, 1897. Est. 1880.
FREDK. R. GINN,
143, Strand, London, England.
The old-established house that can and does sell
fine Stamps at 50% off Catalogue.
Watch this column each month for extra special cheap
lines. Note carefully the name and only address, and
send want list and obtain bottom prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. It will repay you. F. R. Ginn
saves his customers pounds annually.
Approval Department. — Selections of Stamps of
any country or colony sent on approval at liberal
discounts Magnificent stock to select from. No
rubbish, and every Stamp guaranteed genuine in
every way.
SPECIAL OFFERS for CASH with Order.
All fine Used Copies, unless otherwise stated. £ s. d.
Lagos. 1874. CC. Per/. 12*. id. lilac, unused 040
,, ,, ,, ,, " 2d. blue, fine ..050
,, 3d. red-brown. . 050
,, 4d. carmine ..076
,, ,, 6d. blue-green,
very fine ..040
is. orange, words
i6£m 080
,, 1876. ,, Per/. 14. id. lilac, mint ..050
,, ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue, mint ..040
,, ,, ,, ,, 3d. red-brown, su-
perb, mint . . 1 70
,, ,, ,, ,. 4d. carmine, su-
perb, mint . . 2 00
,, ,, ,. 6d. green .. ..070
,, ,, ,. ,, is. orange, very fine o 13 o
,, 1882. CA. Per/. 14. id. lilac-mauve, mt. o 6 o
,, ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue . . ..160
,, ,, ,, ,, 3d. chestnut, fine 026
,, ,, ,. ,, 4d. carmine, fine. . 039
,, ,, ,, ,, is. orange, mint . . 030
,, 1884-86.,, ,, 2d. grey, mint ..060
,, ,, ,, ,, 4d. lilac, mint ..012 o
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. sage-green ..020
,, ,, ,, ,, 2s. 6d. olive-black,
mint . . . . 3 7 6
Turks Islands. 1867. No wmk. id. dull rose,
unused . . ..050
,, ,, ,, 6d. black, unused o 16 o
,, ,, ,, is. dull blue, ,, 100
,, 1873-79. Wmk. Star. id. dull red 050
,, ,, ,, is. lilac, rarity,
used . . 12 0 o
,, 1881. No wmk. P10vl.J0n6d.blk.,
unused . . . . 0 12 6
,, ,, ,, Provl. A on is. dull
blue, unused . . 0 12 6
,, ,, Wmk. Stan Jon id. red, short
bar. Gibbons' type 2, unused 050
,, ,, Wmk. Star. Jon is. lilac, short
bar. Gibbons' type 2, unused 080
,, ,, Wmk. Star. 2J on id. dull red,
Gibbons' type 10, unused . . 6 12 6
,, ,, Wmk. Star. 2§ on is. lilac,
Gibbons' type 6, unused ..5 50
,, ,, No wmk. 46. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 15, unused ..366
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 16, unused ..on 6
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
■ Gibbons' type 17, unused . . 1 13 0
,, ,, CC. Per/. 14. 4d. ultramarine,
mint . . . . 0 10 o
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. olive-black, mint 0 11 0
,, ,, ,, ,, is. slate-green, ,,126
,, 1882-84. CA. Per/. 14. id. orange-
brown, mint 066
N.B. — The above quotations are /or Cash with Order.
Only fine, perfect, and fully guaranteed copies supplied.
Should any item not be in stock, cash will be returned in
full. Specimens not according to description may be re-
turned, and cash will be refunded in full, thus affording
a perfect guarantee to Customers.
Fredk. R. Ginn,
Note my ONLY address,
143, Strand, LONDON, ENGLAND.
No connection with any other firm.
BRIDGER & KAY,
65, Bishopsgate Street Without,
LONDON, E.C.
^
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I
SPECIAL OFFERS.
GREAT BRITAIN. 5s. King, I.R. Official,
used £17
,, 1870, iid. rose-red,
O.P.P.C., error, unused £12
,, 6d. Army Official, type
2, mint £4/15/-
CYPRUS. King's Head, Single CA, set com-
plete £3/10/.
ST. HELENA. 1884-94, |d. emerald, double
surcharge £5
GAMBIA. 1880, is. green, block of 4, unused £7/10/-
INDIA. 1855, 4a. blue and red. Reprint, 3/6
single, or 12/- block of 4.
(Complete sheet of 24, showing full mar-
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Fiscal Stamps of all Countries in Stock.
STAMP NEWS.
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IV
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VII
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57-
3/6
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Manchester.
tSs' /;/ replying to above, kindly mention the " Philatelic Record"
iv. Advertisements. July, 1907.
Cbe PDHatelic Record handbooks.
No. 1—
GRIQUALAND,
By Lieut. F, H. NAPIER.
Price 1S. 6d- Out of print.
No. 2—
MODENA,
By Dr. EMILIO DIENA.
Price 5S. A Few Copies only left.
OFFICIAL STAMPS OF
GREAT BRITAIN,
By I. J. BERNSTEIN.
Reprinted from the " Philatelic Record," with additional information
supplied by the Government Departments.
Price Is.
No. 4
PORTUGAL
(Reigns of Dona Maria II. and Dom Pedro V.)
By R. B. YARDLEY.
Price 3s. 6d.
From —
BRIGHT & SON, 164, Strand, London, W.C.;
C. NISSEN & Co., 7, Southampton Row, London, W.C.;
W. H. PECKITT, 47, Strand, London, W.C.;
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July, 1907.
Advertisements.
/. OF RARE AND MEDIUM PRICED .\
AUSTRALASIAN STAMPS
We hold the Largest Stock' south of the Equator, and can guarantee
absolute satisfaction as regards price and fine condition.
Send for our new Australasian Catalogue, published this year, 150
pages, fully illustrated, 3,000 Rarities listed and priced. 6d. Post Free.
Stamps sent on approval to reliable Collectors.
TO THE TRADE. —
Our new extensive WHOLESALE LIST OF AUSTRALASIAN
STAMPS, Season 1907-8, Post Free on application
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JUST OUT! New Edition, 1907, of
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July, 1907.
APPROVAL BOOKS of BRITISH STAMPS.
Line Engraved, imperf., 1840-41.
id. black, id. red, and 2d. blue, for reconstructing
plates.
Line Engraved, perforated.
Line Engraved, imperf. and perf., with rare and
scarce postmarks.
Line Engraved, plate numbers.
Line Engraved, perf., for reconstructing plates.
Line Engraved, errors & varieties.
Line Engraved, with O.U.S. and firm's name on
back.
Surface Printed Series, Jd. to £5.
Surface Printed Series, plate numbers.
Surface Printed Series, for reconstructing plates.
King's Head Series.
Postal Fiscal Stamps.
Telegraph Stamps.
Proofs and Essays.
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Jd. and id. Control Letters.
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Railway Letter Fee Stamps.
Railway Parcel Stamps.
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Envelopes, entire.
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Telegraph Forms.
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Vaccination Certificates.
Official Newspaper Stamps.
Registered Envelopes.
Envelopes with firm's name.
Compound Envelopes.
Newsbands.
Post Cards.
Postage Stamps Used Abroad.
MULREADY ENVELOPES and
WANTED.
Either Unused or Used of the following die numbers.
3, 12. 13, 20, 28, 29, 32, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46,
48, 49. 52, 53, 55. 56, 58, 59. 60, 61, 62, 72, 73, 74, 75, 79,
82 to 89, 93, 100, 101, 102, 106 to 130, 133, 152, 168, 169,
171, 184, 185, 188, 190, 191, 192, 194, 204, 205, 206, 207,
211 to 220, 222, 224, 225, 227, 242, 245, 248, 252, 253,
256 to 277, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 285 to 292, 294, 295,
296, 297, 299 to 320, 322, and all higher numbers.
LETTER SHEETS
4,5,7,8,9.
81, 140, 143,
243, 244, 246, 251, 255.
UNUSED ONLY.
to, ii, 14, 15, 37, 42, 44, 47, 51. 70, 77, 78,
[44, 146, 154, 187, 221, 223, 239, 240, 241,
ALSO PAIRS AND BLOCKS.
Want List filled from any Catalogue, and sent on
Approval.
English Stamps Used Abroad sent on Approval.
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PUBLISHERS OF THE FOLLOWING:—
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All Subscriptions commence with the January number,
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Notes on the Postage Stamps of Bhopal (with many Illustrations). By G. A.
Anderson. All sold.
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This contains a fine selection of the minor varieties and the
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Puttilla errors, etc.; also the rare "Jeind," ordinary and
service.
I shall be pleased to send selections on approval, or list of wants will receive
my careful attention*
RECENT NEW ISSUES IN STOCK:
BRUNEI (Pictorial). HONG KONG-4C red and 10c. blue.
QUEENSLAND-2d. retouched die.
VICTORIA— 20s„ Crown and A, perf. 11.
CAYMAN ISLANDS— New colours.
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GREECE.
50 VARIETIES
Of Stamps of the first type only* All numbered correctly by an
expert according to Gibbons' Catalogue (where they are priced
to 45/-).
FOR IS/- THE LOT.
All the Stamps are in fine condition, and include both used and unused.
WE WANT TO BUY Ilkindsof GREEK stamps,
ESPECIALLY
UNUSED IN BLOCKS OR PAIRS.
Having made a special study of this very interesting country for the past twelve years,
we offer to arrange collections according to Gibbons' Catalogue at a charge of
5/= per 100 Stamps; minimum fee, 2/6.
F. L. PEMBERTON & CO., 84, High Holborn, London,
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THE
Philatelic Record
AUGUST, 1907
Contents :
Page.
Editorial Notes:— Syllabi or Syllabuses ?— A Step Forward 149
Notable Philatelists:— T. H. Hinton (with Portrait)
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland :— By A. de
Reuterskiold
150-151
152-155
156-157
158-160
161-164
Philatelic Libraries:— By G. Lionel Campbell
New Issues and Discoveries : — The British Empire — Foreign Countries
The Brighton Stamp Case
Notes and News: — Postal Service in Paris, 1653— Afghanistan — Leeds Philatelic
Society — Letter Rates in Spain — Stamps for a Railway — A Proposed Literature
Society — British Guiana — Crimean Postmarks — Sales — Nicaragua — Austria — A
Celebrated Auction — Obituary— A Prospective Exhibition — Brunei ... ... 164-168
Advertisers ii.-viii.
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No. 8. Vol. 20.
11.
Advertisements.
August, 1907.
Offer from the "Berliner
SPECIMEN COP\'
German Colonials with
CHINA.
41. ict.on3pf 0.10 0.10 26.
J D. „ 1 mk 1.40 1.60 27,
1 ,, ,, 2 ,, 2.70 3. — 28,
2J „ ,,5 „ 6.50 7-— 38.
MOROCCO.
3 c. on 3 pfg 005 0.10
5 .. .. 5
25 ,. >, 20 ,,
1 p. 25 c. on 1 mk.
2 ,, 50 ,, „ 2 ,,
spf.
10 ,,
1 cent.
CAMEROONS.
K1AUTSCHOU.
0.10
0.15
0.30
1-25
2.50
550
O.IO
0.15
0.05
1 dollar 2.50
i£ 3-6o
2% „ 6.—
O.IO
0.20
1.25
2.5O
6.5O
015
0.20
O.IO
3-—
4-5o
7.5o
Brief markenzeitung."
GRATIS.
watermark.
GERMAN SOUTH-WEST AFRICA.
3Pfg-
5 .,
10 ,,
5 mark
LEVANT.
10 Para on 5 pf.
20 ,, ,, 10 ,,
1 Piast. „ 20 ,,
2a- m ,. 50 ,,
4 ,, .. 80 „
10 ,, ,, 2 m.
25 „ „ 5 .,
GERMAN
2§ Heller . .
4 -,.
7h „
15
45
60
EAST AFRICA.
0.05
0.10
0.15
5-50
O.IO
0.15
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.65
I. —
2.50
5-50
O.IO
0.15
0.20
0.30
0.70
1. 10
0.20
6.50
O.IO
O.IO
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.65
1. 10
2.50
6.50
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
O.9O
1.20
BRITISH LEVANT PROV. 1 006, 1 piaster on 2 pence
Only 480 issued. Green and carmine used.
IVUt. 125.
GIBRALTAR.
10. 1887 2 p. violet-brown. . .. *i.5o
15. 1889 5c. on Jp *i.—
17- 25 „ „ 2 „ +1.50
18. 25 ,, „ 2| , "0.50
21. 75 ,, ,, 1 sh *3-50
28. 1 peseta light-brown .. '5.—
29. 5 pesetas slate .. .. *5. —
34. 1898 4 pence br'or.-green . . *o.75
35. 6 ,, violet on carm. *i.io
36. 1 sh. l'brownoncarm. . *2.25
NIUE 1903. used.
2 % p. green
31 ,, dark rose
4 2J ,, light blue
53,, brown
6 6 „ red
7 1 sh. ,
THE SIX VALUES TOGETHER,
IVUc. 4.50.
— .20
— .20
—•50
—.70
1.20
2.25
ERITREA
PORTOMARKEN.
Stamps of Italy with Eri-
trea surcharge.
50 lire yel.
100 ,, blue
* 100. 00 °50.00
My Price Lists No. 11 and 12 show exactly the unequalled selections and purchases.
PHILIPP KOSACK, Berlin c> Burgstr. 12.
Opposite the Royal Palace.
SURCHARGED ON BRITISH NEW GUINEA,
id., 2d., 2^d., 6d , and is., mint set of five
2s. 6d. brown and black, mint...
|d , id., 2d., and 2^d., used on original ...
4d., 6d., and is.,
2s. 6d. brown and black,
NOTE.
-All the above, with the exception of the 4d., have the overprint in
the obsolete 1st type (large).
£d. and 4d., with overprint in the 2nd type (small), just received, mint pair
1 8
/ can offer a very small supply of
OLD UNSURCHARGED BRITISH NEW GUINEA
as follows : — s d.
£d. and id., mint pair 0 5
2d, 2^d., 4d., 6d., and is., mint set of five 6 6
2s. 6d. brown, mint ..
1894-95 pair of id. Queensland with burele, used in the Island prior to the intro-
duction-of the special issue, and postmarked "Port Moresby, British New
Guinea," characteristic and rare thus ... ... ... ... ... ... 7
/ shall be pleased to send any of the above on approval.
W. X. WILSON StamP dealer & Expert,
292, BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, England.
NORWAY. ( The long expected Set just arrived.
KING HAAKON VII. 1 1, i|, and 2kr., with portrait of the new King.
Mint Set
of 3, 6/-
IS* In replying to above } kindly mention the " Philatelic Record."
August, 1907.
Advertisements.
111,
Silver Medal. London Exhibition. 1897. Est. 1880.
FREDK. R. GINN,
143, Strand, London, England.
The old-established house that can and does sell
fine Stamps at 50% off Catalogue.
Watch this column each month for extra special cheap
lines. Note carefully the name and only address, and
send want list and obtain bottom prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. It will repay you. F. R. Ginn
saves his customers pounds annually.
Approval Department. — Selections of Stamps of
any country or colony sent on approval at liberal
discounts Magnificent stock to select from. No
rubbish, and every Stamp guaranteed genuine in
every way.
SPECIAL OFFERS for CASH with Order.
All fine Used Copies, unless otherwise stated. £ s. d.
Lagos. 1874. CC. Per/. i2i. id. lilac, unused 040
,, ,, ,, ,, " 2d. blue, fine ..05 o
,, ,, 11 11 3d. red-brown. . 050
,, ,, ,, n 4<L carmine ..076
,, ,, ,1 i) 6d. blue-green,
very fine ..040
,, ,, ,, 11 is. orange, words
i6£m 080
,, 1876. ,, Perf. 14. id. lilac, mint ..050
,, ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue, mint ..040
,, ,, ,, 11 3^. red-brown, su-
perb, mint . . 1 70
, ,\ ,, ,, 4d. carmine, su-
perb, mint ..200
,, ,, i, n 6d. green .. ..070
,, , ,, ,, is. orange, very fine o 13 o
,, 1882. CA. Perf. 14. id. lilac-mauve, mt.o 6 o
., ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue . . ..160
,, ,, ,, ,, 3d. chestnut, fine 026
,, ,, ,. ,, 4d. carmine, fine. , 039
,, ,, ,, ,1 is. orange, mint . . 030
,, 1884-86.,, ,, 2d. grey, mint ..060
,, ,, ,, ,, 4d. lilac, mint . . o 12 o
,, ,, ,, 1. 6d. sage-green ..020
,, ,, ,, ,, 2s. 6d. olive-black,
mint . . ..376
Turks Islands. 1867. No wmk. id. dull rose,
unused . . ..050
,, ,, ,, 6d. black, unused o 16 o
,, ,, ,, is. dull blue, ,, 100
,, 1873-79. Wmk. Star. id. dull red 050
,, ,, >> is- lilac, rarity,
used . . 12 o 0
,, 1881. Nowmk. Provl.£on6d.blk.,
unused . . .. o 12 6
,, ,, ,, Provl.f on is. dull
blue, unused ..012 6
,, ,, Wmk. Star. J on id. red, short
bar. Gibbons' type 2, unused 050
,, ,, Wmk. Star. Jon is. lilac, short
bar. Gibbons' type 2, unused 080
,, ,, Wmk. Star. 2£on id. dull red,
Gibbons' type 10, unused . . 6 12 6
,, ,, Wmk. Star. <z\ on is. lilac,
Gibbons' type 6, unused ..5 50
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 15, unused ..366
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 16, unused ..on 6
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 17, unused . . 1 13 o
,, ,, CC. Perf. 14. 4d. ultramarine,
mint . . . . 0 10 o
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. olive-black, mint o n o
,, ,, ,, ,, is. slate-green, ,, 126
,, 1882-84. CA. Perf. 14. id. orange-
brown, mint 066
N.B. — The above quotations are for Cash with Order.
Only fine, perfect, and fully guaranteed copies supplied.
Should any item not be in stock, cash will be returned in
full. Specimens not according to description may be re-
turned, and cash willbe refunded in full, thus affording
a perfect guarantee to Customers.
Fredk. R. Ginn,
Note my ONLY address,
143, Strand, LONDON, ENGLAND.
No connection with any other firm.
BRIDGER & KAY,
65, Bishopsgate Street Without,
LONDON, E.C.
_ _^
We Stock EVERYTHING in
V.
the Stamps of all Countries
Postage Stamps, unused, used, blocks, pairs,
strips, shades, perforations, varieties, &c, Locals,
Fiscals, and Entires. New Issues excepted.
Will you let us know in what you are interested,
and we will endeavour to submit a suitable selection.
Send us a list of stamps you are
wanting. We are sure to have some in stock.
Will quote prices or send on approval, as desired.
We never send stamps except by request, and
we do not worry clients with unnecessary or unasked
selections.
Books of Countries are our speciality, and testi-
monials are constantly received, complimenting us
on their completeness, arrangement, condition of
specimens, and moderation in price.
All kinds of Stamps Purchased,
EXCEPT VERY COMMON.
FISCALS. — Have you not some odd ones put
aside? If so, send them for inspection; they may
be of value.
STAMP NEWS.
A few Copies on Sale bound in
cloth.
ol. III. (1 Copy only)
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■ ■ 51-
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Manchester.
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iv. Advertisements. August, 1907.
PERIODICAL SALES BY AUCTION OF ..
R?*RE POSTSGE StSAPS
HELD BY —
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER
(WHO ORIGINATED THEM IN THIS COUNTRY), AT THE
Loudoun Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C.
(Close to the Temple Station on the District Railway).
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER beg to announce that their dates for
the ensuing Season are as follows : —
DATES OF SALES, 1907=1908.
1907.- September 26 & 27 ; October 10 & U and 24 & 25; November 7 & 8 and
21 & 22 ; December 5 & 6 and 19 & 20.
1 908.— January 2 & 3 and 16 & 17; February 13 & 14 and 27 & 28; March 12 & 13
and 26 & 27; April 9 & 10 and 23 & 24; May 7 & 8 and 21 & 22;
June 11 & 12.
SEPTEMBER 26th <S 27th:
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper have received instructions to sell on the above
dates the remainder of the
Fine Collection of Great Britain,
— FORMED BY —
G. B. T. NICHOLL, Esq.,
Also a Fine Selection of other Countries, including many Rarities.
These Sales are attended by all the principal known Collectors and Dealers, and afford
the best means of disposing of collections and rarities, the prices obtained being most
satisfactory to owners. It is advisable that owners desirous of obtaining special days of sale
should communicate as early as possible, as the dates are being rapidly filled up.
Owing to the large number of applications that the Auctioneers receive from America
and the Continent for their Catalogues, these are issued, when practicable, one month
before the date of Sale. In order to facilitate this arrangement, owners intending to
include Stamps should forward them at the earliest possible moment. The greatest care
is requisite in the preparation of these Catalogues, so that a correct and comprehensive
description of the Stamps may be given.
Valuations made if required. Advances made on Collections pending realization if desired.
Catalogues ot all Sales mag be obtained of
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER,
(Philatelic Department), 35, Old Jewry, LONDON, E.C.
Telegraphic Address : " YENTOM," LONDON. Telephone Number, 3392 Central.
ESTABLISHED 1761.
jSf In replying to above, kindly mention the "Philatelic Record."
August, 1907. Advertisements. v.
Literary,
Fine Art,
Messrs. Futtick & Simpson,
^ Philatelic Auctioneers
47, Leicester Square, London, W.C.,
MAKE THE SALE OF
R^F^E POSTAGE STAMPS
A SPECIALITY.
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON beg to announce that their First Sale next season will
take place on September 24th and 25th, and will include many Fine and
Rare Stamps, amongst which may be mentioned : —
NAPLES. I tornese, Arms.
ZURICH. 4 rappen (two).
CAPE. Woodblocks (several).
NEWFOUNDLAND. A very fine lot, including 2d.
6d., 6Jd., and is. scarlet, and 4d. and 6d. orange
all unused.
NEW BRUNSWICK, is. mauve.
CATALOGUE READY.
NOVA 5C0TIA. is. purple.
BARBADOS, id. on half of 5s., a pair.
ST. LUCIA. The " Shilding " error.
TURKS ISLANDS, is. lilac.
NEW SOUTH WALES. Several fine Sydney
Views and Laureateds, &c, &c.
The following Sale, on October 8th and 9th, will consist of a very fine Collec-
tion Of Great Britain, which includes a magnificent lot of rare proofs, colour
trials and essays, and a complete collection of imperforates from the imprimatur sheets.
CATALOGUE READY.
DATES OF SALES FOR THE COMING SEASON :-
1907.— Sept. 24 and 25; Oct. 8 and 9, 22 and 23; Nov. 5 and 6, 19 and 20;
Dec. 3 and 4, 17 and 18, 31.
1908.-Jan. 14 and 15, 28 and 29 ; Feb. II and 12, 25 and 26 ; Mar. 10 and U, 24 and 25 ;
April 7 and 8; May 5 and 6, 19 and 20; June 2 and 3.
Owing to the very large number of commissions received from the Continent and America, the Catalogues
are issued, when possible, one month or more before the date of sale. Owners wishing to include Stamps
should therefore forward them as early as possible.
Messrs. Puttick & Simpson's Sales are attended by the majority of the leading Collectors and Dealers,
and are the best medium for disposing of collections and single rarities, many record prices for fine
Stamps having been obtained during past seasons.
The greatest care is taken in preparing the Catalogues, in order that Country and Foreign Buyers who
send bids may rely upon the condition, etc., of the various lots being accurately described.
LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE PENDING REALIZATION IF DESIRED.
For Terms and Full Particulars Address : —
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON,
Established 1794- 47, Leicester Square, LONDON, W.C
Telephone No. — 1561 Gerrard.
IS3' In replying to above, kindly mention the " Philatelic Record.
VI.
Advertisements.
August, 1907.
/. OF RARE AND MEDIUM PRICED .:.
AUSTRALASIAN STAMPS
We hold the Largest Stock south of the Equator, and can guarantee
absolute satisfaction as regards price and fine condition.
Send for our new Australasian Catalogue, published this year, 150
pages, fully illustrated, 3,000 Rarities listed and priced. 6d. Post Free.
Stamps sent on approval to reliable Collectors.
TO THE TRADE. -
Our new extensive WHOLESALE LIST OF AUSTRALASIAN
STAMPS, Season 1907-8, Post Free on application
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RECENT PURCHASE.
A BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION
Of the Stamps of the Surcharged
Native Indian States.
*
This contains a fine selection of the minor varieties and the
greater rarities, such as :— Chmaba, Gwalicr, Faridkct,
Puttilla errors, etc.; also the rare "Jeind," ordinary and
service.
/ shall be pleased to send selections on approval, or list of wants 'wilt receive
my careful attention.
RECENT NEW ISSUES IN STOCK:
BRUNEI (Pictorial). HONG KONG 4c. red and 10c. blue.
QUEENSLAND— 2d. retouched die.
VICTORIA— 20s., Crown and A, perf. 11.
CAYMAN ISLANDS— New colours.
STOCK BOOKS NEWLY MADE UF :
UNITED STATES-Four Volumes. ARGENTINE— Two Volumes.
BRAZIL— Three Volumes. SALVADOR.
Price Lists, post free ; and Special Bargain List will be sent monthly,
gratis upon application*
W. H. PECKITT
47, Strand, London, W.C.
Telephone: 3204 GERRARD. Telegrams & Cables: " PECKITT, LONDON, "
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viii. Advertisements. August, 1907.
GREECE.
50 VARIETIES
Of Stamps of the first type only* All numbered correctly by an
expert according to Gibbons' Catalogue (where they are priced
to 45/-).
FOR IS/- THE LOT.
All the Stamps are In fine condition, and include both used and unused.
WE WANT TO BUY AUkindsof greek stamps,
ESPECIALLY
UNUSED IN BLOCKS OR PAIRS.
Having made a special study of this very interesting country for the past twelve years,
we offer to arrange collections according to Gibbons' Catalogue at a charge of
5/= per 100 Stamps; minimum fee, 2/6.
P. L PEMBERTON & CO., M, High Holborn, London,
w.c.
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IXTecRlj? Sales held of
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Collectors who intend to dispose of collections are advised to make early arrangements to
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THE
Philatelic Record
SEPTEMBER, 1907
Contents :
Page.
Editorial Note: — New Publications 169
Notable Philatelists: — William Martello Gray, F.C.A. (with Portrait) ... 170-171
Philatelic Libraries:— By G. Lionel Campbell 172-175
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland :— By A. de
Reuterskiold 176-178
Reviews : —Historie des Timbres-Poste Francais — Bibliographie der Wichtigsten
Spezialwerke liber die Postwertzeichen Einzeluer Lauder von Rud Krasemann —
The Postage Stamps of Sarawak — The Postage and Telegraph Stamps of British
India 179-184
New Issues and Discoveries: — The British Empire — Foreign Countries ... 185-187
Notes and News: — Manchester Philatelic Society — The Leicester Philatelic So-
ciety— Liverpool Philatelic Society — World's Postage Stamp — New Addresses —
New Registered Envelope — Yet Another ! — Leicester Philatelic Exhibition ... 187-188
Advertisers ii.-x.
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11.
Advertisements.
September, 1907.
An Illustrated Weekly Journal for
all Classes of Stamp Collectors
Edited hy EDWARD J. NANBUVEXIU -F.R.P.iS.IL.
No. 1 ready October 5th.
ONE PENNY WEEKLY.
The POSTAGE STAMP is intended to meet the needs of Stamp Collectors and
Dealers for an independent philatelic weekly, whose advertisement pages shall be
freely open to all.
It will combine the publication of the highest class of useful and scientific
articles with bright, newsy, and varied pages; but its main policy will be the
popularisation of all that is best in the fascinating pastime of Stamp Collecting,
and the promotion of the best and most permanent interests of Stamp Collector
and Dealer alike.
The Programme will include : —
Gossip of the Week, free and chatty notes on philatelic events and news of the day,
by Cornelius Wrinkle.
Special Countries written up, to include the needs of all classes of collectors, with
fluctuations of prices for the past ten years, and a bibliography of useful works and
articles, by Edward J. Nankivell.
Historical Rarities, their History and Price, with enlarged illustrations, by an Old
Specialist.
Collectors in Council, a free discussion of current controversies by a meeting of imagin-
ary characters, including serious and humourous expressions of opinion, by Sir Charge.
Notable Stamps, occasional articles from time to time on popular rarities, by well-
known specialists.
My Favourite Country, giving the interesting why and wherefore of their choice,
by eminent specialists.
How to Collect, a helpful series of articles for the young collector, taking him by easy
stages from the most elementary to the most advanced forms of collecting, by Edward J.
Nankivell.
The Stamp Market. Independent comments on the trend of catalogue, auction and
market prices, by an independent writer.
Stamp Auctions. Records of the more notable prices realized in the auction rooms
from week to week, by a Buyer.
Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit, an occasional friendly and humourous adaptation to
philatelic topics, by Uncle Perf.
Notable New Issues written up-to-date and fully illustrated, by the Editor.
Our Open Page, set apart for the courteous ventilation of all shades and differences of
opinion on questions of philatelic controversy, by our Readers.
Philatelic Societies, full reports of meetings, by Honorary Secretaries.
Reviews of new philatelic publications.
Special Correspondence, from all philatelic centres, colonial and foreign, by leading
collectors.
Editor and Reader. Conversational replies to inquirers on matters of interest or
difficulty.
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In replying to above, kindly mention the " Philatelic Record."
September, 1907.
Advertisements.
111.
Silver Medal, London Exhibition, 1897. Est. 1880.
FREDK. R. GINN,
143, Strand, London, England.
The old-established house that can and does sell
fine Stamps at 50% off Catalogue.
Watch this column each month for exira special cheap
lines. Note carefully the name and only address, and
send want list and obtain bottom prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. It will repay you. F. R. Ginn
saves his customers pounds annually.
Approval Department. — Selections of Stamps of
any country or colony sent on approval at liberal
discounts Magnificent stock to select from. No
rubbish, and every Stamp guaranteed genuine in
every way.
SPECIAL OFFERS for CASH with Order.
All fine Used Copies, unless otherwise stated. £ s. d.
Lagos. 1874. CC. Perf. 12J. id. lilac, unused 040
,, ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue, fine ..050
,, . ,, ,, ,, 3d. red-brown. . 050
,, ,, ,, ,, 4d. carmine ..076
,, ,, ,, 6d. blue-green,
very fine ..040
,, ,, ,, ,, is. orange, words
i6£m 080
1876. ,, Perf. 14. id. lilac, mint ..050
,, ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue, mint ..040
,, ,, ,, 3d. red-brown, su-
perb, mint . . 1 70
,, ,, ,, ,, 4d. carmine, su-
perb, mint . . 2 00
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. green .. ..070
,, , ,, ,,. is. orange, very fine o 13 o
,, 1882. CA. Perf. 14. id. lilac-mauve, mt.o 6 o
., ,, ,, ,, 2d. blue . . ..160
,, ,, ,, ,, 3d. chestnut, fine 026
,, ,, ,. ,, 4d. carmine, fine. . 039
,, ,, ,, ,, is. orange, mint . . 030
,, 1884-86.,, ,, 2d. grey, mint ..060
,, ,, ,, ,, 4d. lilac, mint . . o 12 o
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. sage-green ..020
,, ,, ,, ,, 2s. 6d. olive-black,
mint . . . . 3 7 6
Turks Islands. 1867. No wmk. id. dull rose,
unused . . ..050
,, ,, ,, 6d. black, unused o 16 o
,, ,, ,, is. dull blue, ,, 100
>i 1873-79. Wmk. Star. id. dull red 050
,, ,, ,, is. lilac, rarity,
used . . 12 o o
„ 1881. No wmk. Provl. £ on 6d. blk.,
unused . . . . o 12 6
,, ,, ,, Provl. \ on is. dull
blue, unused . . o 12 6
,, ,, Wmk. Sta*-.| on id. red, short
bar. Gibbons' type 2, unused 050
,, ,, Wmk. Star. Jon is. lilac, short
bar. Gibbons' type 2, unused 080
,, ,, Wmk. Star. 2§ on id.dullred,
Gibbons' type 10, unused ..612 6
,, ,, Wmk. Star. 2J on is. lilac,
Gibbons' type 6, unused ..550
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 15, unused . . 3 6 6
,, ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 16, unused ..on 6
„ ,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black,
Gibbons' type 17, unused ..113 o
,, ,, CC. Perf. 14. 4d. ultramarine,
mint . . . . o 10 o
,, ,, ,, ,, 6d. olive-black, mint on o
,, ,, ,, ,, is. slate-green, ,, 126
,, 1882-84. CA. Perf. 14. id. orange-
brown, mint 066
N.B. — The above quotations are for Cash with Order.
Onlv fine, perfect, and fully guaranteed copies supplied.
Should any item not be in stock, cash will be return, d in
full. Specimens not according to description may be re-
turned, and cash will be refunded in full, thus affording
a perfect guarantee to Customers.
Fredk. R. Ginn,
Note my ONLY address,
143, Strand, LONDON, ENGLAND.
■No connection with any other firm.
NOW READY.
BRIDGER & KAY'S
1307-8 Colonial Price List.
Post Free on application,
Contains 60 pages. Prices of nearly every British
and British Colonial Stamp. 300 Sets of Colonials
from 6d. to £14. Three sample pages of prices of
Foreign Stamps. Colonial Packets from 2s. to £5 5s
Albums from is. to 30s. Also publications, acces-
sories, etc.
Please note CDaime or Address
We have Removed from 65, Bishopsgate
Street Without to the First Floor of
No. 71, FLEET STREET, EX.
Please note Cbanse of Address
ON VIEW.
We hold one of the largest and best stocks of
medium stamps, and have always a very fine and
varied assortment on view. Over 250 Books of
Countries now ready (one Country in each book).
PURCHASING.
We are at all times ready to purchase Stamps or
Collections to any amount.
Please Note New Address—
BRIDGER & KAY,
71, FLEET STREET, London,
Telephone: 2316 Central.
E.C.
MARTIN, RAY & CO.,
Ipbilatelic auctioneers,
69, Fleet St., London, E.C.
We beg to announce that, owing to the continuous
growth of our business, we have Removed to larger
and more suitable premises at 69, Fleet Street.
This gives us, in addition to a fine suite of offices, one
of the best lighted Auction Rooms in London.
Vendors desiring to dispose of Collections, etc.,
can have these broken up into lots and arranged free
of charge.
All lots are offered within seven days of receipt.
Prompt settlements and liberal advances on good lots.
Commission, 10%; minim am charge, 1/6 per lot.
Special terms for important lots.
We would desire to draw special at-
tention to the fact that country buyers can have
detailed particulars and valuation of any lots in sale,
on sending us postcard ; also to our
SATURDAY SALES,
which commence from September 29th, and
start at 2 o'clock prompt.
These are specially intended for those unable to
attend ordinary Sales, and we should be glad to send
particulars to those interested.
For further details address : —
MARTIN, RAY & CO.,
Offices and Auction Rooms ■
69, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Telegrams: " Philators," London.
Telephone: 12296 Central.
Agents for Holland: Messrs. Yaar & Co., Amsterdam.
Agents for France : Messrs. Yvert & Tellier,
Amiens.
KS' In replying to above , kindly mention the " Philatelic Record.'
iv. Advertisements. September, 1907.
PERIODICAL SALES BY AUCTION OF '..
R^re Postage Stamps
HELD BY
Messrs. VENIOM, BULL & COOPER
(WHO ORIGINATED THEM IN THIS COUNTRY), AT THE
Loudoun Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C.
(Close to the Temple Station on the District Railway).
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER beg to announce that their dates for
the ensuing Season are as follows : —
DATES OF SALES, 1907=1908.
1907.— September 26 & 27 ; October 10 & U and 24 & 25; November 7 & 8 and
21 & 22 ; December 5 & 6 and 19 & 20,
1908.— January 2 & 3 and 16 & 17; February 13 & 14 and 27 & 28; March 12 & 13
and 26 & 27; April 9 & 10 and 23 & 24 ; May 7 & 8 and 21 & 22;
June 11 & 12,
1 ^ i
SEPTEMBER 26th «S 27th:
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper have received instructions to sell on the above
dates the remainder of the
Fine Collection of Great Britain,
FORMED BY
G. B. T. NICHOLL, Esq.,
ftlso a Fine Selection of other Countries, including a Collection
of Afghanistan (in lots), etc.
These Sales are attended by all the principal known Collectors and Dealers, and afford
the best means of disposing of collections and rarities, the prices obtained being most
satisfactory to owners. It is advisable that owners desirous of obtaining special days of sale
should communicate as early as possible, as the dates are being rapidly filled up.
Owing to the large number of applications that the Auctioneers receive from America
and the Continent for their Catalogues, these are issued, when practicable, one month
before the date of Sale. In order to facilitate this arrangement, owners intending to
include Stamps should forward them at the earliest possible moment. The greatest care
is requisite in the preparation of these Catalogues, so that a correct and comprehensive
description of the Stamps may be given.
Valuations made if required. Advances made on Collections pending realization if desired.
Catalogues of all Sales ma£ be obtained of
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER,
(Philatelic Department), 35, Old Jewry, LONDON, E.C.
Telegraphic Address : " YENT0M," LONDON. Telephone Number, 3392 Central.
ESTABLISHED 1761.
ISs3 In replying to above, kindly mention the " Philatelic Record."
September, 1907. Advertisements. v.
Me^s. Futtick & Simpson,
:i^ Philatelic Auctioneers,
Literary,
Fine Art
47, Leicester Square, London, W.C.,
MAKE THE SALE OF
R^l^E POSTAGE STAMPS
A SPECIALITY.
t
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON beg to announce that their next Sale will take place on
•-* October 8th and 9th, j»
AND WILL CONSIST OF A
magnificent Collection of Great Britain,
— INCLUDING —
An exceptionally fine lot of Essays, Proof s, & Colour Trials; also a complete collection
of Imperforates from the Imprimatur sheets.
These latter comprise every known plate number, including such rarities as 2^d., plates 4
and 5, wmk. anchor ; 3d., plates 2 with network, 3 with dots, 5 wmk. emblems, and 21
wmk. spray ; 46.. orange, plate 16, and 4d. sage-green, plate 17 ; 6d., plate 10 ; 6d., plate
12, in dark chestnut; 6d., plate 18, wmk. spray; 8d., plate 2; gd., plates 3 and 5; iod.,
plate 2 ; is., plates 5, wmk. emblems, 14 in green, and 13 and 14 in lilac ; 2s., plate 3 ;
and 5s., plate 4, wmk. cross.
DATES OF SALES FOR THE COMING SEASON:—
1907.— Oct. 8 and 9, 22 and 23; Nov. 5 and 6, 19 and 20; Dec. 3 and 4, 17 and 18, 31.
1908.— Jan. 14 and 15, 28 and 29 ; Feb. tt and 12, 25 and 26 ; Mar. 10 and U, 24 and 25 ;
April 7 and 8; May 5 and 6, 19 and 20; June 2 and 3.
Owing to the very large number of commissions received from the Continent and America, the Catalogues
are issued, when possible, one month or more before the date of sale. Owners wishing to include Stamps
should therefore forward them as early as possible.
Messrs. Puttick & Simpson's Sales are attended by the majority of the leading Collectors and Dealers,
and are the best medium for disposing of collections and single rakities, many record prices for fine
Stamps having been obtained during past seasons.
The greatest care is taken in preparing the Catalogues, in order that Country and Foreign Buyers who
send bids may rely upon the condition, etc., of the various lots being accurately described.
LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE PENDING REALIZATION IP DESIRED.
For Terms and Full Particulars Address : —
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON,
Established 1794- 47, Leicester Square, LONDON, W.C.
Telephone No. — 1561 Gerrard.
fcS* In replying to above, kindly mention the " Philatelic Record"
VI.
Advertisements.
September, 1907.
.-. OF RARE AND MEDIUM PRICED .:.
AUSTRALASIAN STAMPS
We hold the Largest Stock south of the Equator, and can guarantee
absolute satisfaction as regards price and fine condition.
Send for our new Australasian Catalogue, published this year, 150
pages, fully illustrated, 3,000 Rarities listed and priced. 6d. Post Free.
Stamps sent on approval to reliable Collectors.
TO THE TRADE.
Our new extensive WHOLESALE LIST OF AUSTRALASIAN
STAMPS, Season 1907-8, Post Free on application
FRED HAGEN, Ltd.,
Wholesale & Retail Postage Stamp Dealers,
182, FITT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W.
Publishers of the Australian Philatelist.
Subscription 3/- per year.
JUST OUT! New Edition, 1907, of
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STAMP ALBUM!
At all prices, from Id. to £IO.
Edited by C. F. LUECKE (Schaubek Album),
EIPZIG,"
SAXONY. (Permanent Edition, voitb Screws.)
n EVERLASTING ALBUM,
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September, 1907. Advertisements. vii.
The Philatelic Society of India,
PUBLISHERS OF THE FOLLOWING:—
"THE PHILATELIC JOURNAL OP INDIA."
The best and largest journal published out of England, and of the highest class, previously only issued
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A revised edition, in one volume, of British Indian Adhesive Stamps
surcharged for Chamba, Faridkot, Gwalior, Jhind, Nabha, and Patiala. By C. Stewart-
Wilson, I. C.S., assisted by B. Gordon Jones. Illustrated. Ten Shillings.
Notes on the Postage Stamps of Bhopal (with many Illustrations). By G. A.
Anderson. All sold.
The Stamps of Jammu and Kashmir. By Sir D. P. Masson, CLE. Price,
Five Shillings each. Part I.— With six Half-tone Plates. Part II.— With eleven Half-tone Plates.
The Adhesive Fiscal and Telegraph Stamps of British India. By C. S. F.
Crofton, I.C.S., and Wilmot Corfield. Fully illustrated. Price, Ten Shillings.
A Handbook on the Postal and Telegraph Stamps of British India. By
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Offer from the "Berliner Brief markenzeitung."
SPECIMEN COPY GRATIS.
German Colonials with watermark.
1 ct.0113 pf. .
i D. „ 1 mk.
1 ,» .,2 ,,
2i „ „ 5 „
CHINA.
0.10
1.40
2.70
6.50
MOROCCO.
3 c. on 3 pfg o 05
5 „ ,. 5 „ 0.10
10 „ „ 10 ,, 0.15
25 „ ,, 20 ,, 0.30
1 p. 25 c. on 1 mk 1.25
2 11 50 „ 1, 2 „
6 „ 25 „ „ 5 „
CAMEROONS.
31. 5 Pf-
22. 10 ,,
2.50
5-50
0.10
0.15
K1AUTSCHOU.
24- i cent 0.05
31. 1 dollar 2.50
32. i£ „ 3-6o
33- 2j „ 6.—
O.IO
1.60
3-—
7-—
0.10
O.IO
O.IO
0.20
1.25
2.50
6.50
0.15
0.20
O.IO
3-—
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7-50
GERMAN 50UTH-WEST AFRICA.
26. 3 pfg 0.05 0.10
27. 5 „ O.IO O.IO
28. 10 ,, 0.15 0.20
38. 5 mark 5.50 6.50
LEVANT.
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35-
36. 20
1 Piast.
i4 »
37.
39-
40. 2 ., ,, 40 ,, . .
41- 2j „ „ 50
42. 4 ,, „ 80 „
44. 10 ,, ,, 2 m.
GERMAN EAST AFRICA
30. 2% Heller 0.10 0.15
31. 4 ,, 0.15 0.20
32. 74 ,, : . . . 0.20 0.25
33-15 >. 0.30 0.30
36. 45 » 0.70 0.90
37. 60 „ 1. 10 1.20
0.10 0.10
0.15 0.10
0.30 0.20
0.40 0.40
0.50 0.60
0.65 0.65
1. — 1. 10
2.50 2.50
5-50 6.50
BRITISH LEVANT PROV. 1906, 1 piaster on 2 pence
Only 480 issued. Green and carmine used.
Xftlc. 125.
10.
15-
17.
18.
21.
28.
29-
34-
35-
36.
GIBRALTAR.
2 p. violet-brown,
on J p. . . .
5C
25 ,:
25n
75
sh.
1 peseta light-brown . .
5 pesetas slate . .
4 pence br'or.-green . .
6 ,, violet on carm.
1 sh.l'brownoncarm..
*i-50
*i. —
*i-5o
"0.50
*3-50
•5.—
*5-t-
*o.75
•i.io
*2.25
NHJE 1903. used.
2 Jp. green
31,, dark rose
4 i\ ,, light blue
53,, brown
6 6,, red
7 1 sh. ,,
—.20
— .20
—•50
—.70
1.20
2.25
THE SIX VALUES TOGETHER,
JVH*. 4.50.
ERITREA
PORTOMARKEN.
Stamps of Italy with Eri-
trea surcharge.
50 lireyel- 1*100.00 050.00
100 ,, blue'
My Price Lists No. 11 and 12 show exactly the unequalled selections and purchases.
Berlin C, Burgstr.
Opposite the Royal Palace.
PHILIPP KOSACK
12.
W. T. WILSON, Stamp Dealer and Expert,
292, BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, England.
NEW ISSUES.
*Bulgaria, 1907, Commemorative 5, 10, and 15 stot, just out .. .. .. .. 8d.
Egypt, On H.H.S., 1907, complete set of five (cat. 1/10) .. .. .. .. 6$d.
Russia, 1 kopec — 10 roubles, complete set of 19 on vertically-laid paper
* = unused. Postage extra on orders under 5/-
• 13/9
ENGLISH COLLEGE
STAMPS.
Mint unused set of seven Oxford and three Cambridge, consisting of All Souls',
Exeter, Hertford (imperf. and perf), Lincoln, Merton, St. John's (Oxon.), Queen's,
St. John's (Camb ), Selvvyn, offered at the exceptionally low price of . . . . 35/-
Mint unused set of the three following rarities: — Balliol (embossed), Keble (rose
embossed) blue, Merton (embossed), for . . .. .. .. .. .. .. 6o/-
Set of two Entire Envelopes : — Hertford (blue and mauve), for . . . . . . 15/-
Set of two Entire Post Cards : — Merton and Hertford, for . . . . . . . . 35/-
SELECTIONS WILLINGLY SENT ON APPROVAL.
Price Lists sent post free on request.
Specialite-
Country.
-Choice small Approval Books of any
Priced Catalogue of a superb Collection of " Stamps used on Original Covers " sent post
free on request (2,100 different combinations from all countries, including a number of
unique pieces).
1907 Scott Catalogue (all countries, 775 pages, cloth bound), 2/5 post free.
1904 Edition, Qd. post free.
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•RECENT TURCHASES.
A COLLECTION
OF
KING'S HEADS.
Practically Complete. Unused. . . .
All Stamps are priced separately. .
Selections from above sent on approval.
RECENT NEW ISSUES IN STOCK:
SOLOMON ISLANDS— 3/- per Set of 7, Jd.-ls.
BULGARIA— 1907, Jubilee, 6d. Set of Three.
WEST AUSTRALIA, 1/- NEW ICELAND.
NEWLY MADE UF STOCK BOOKS OF :
GERMANY AND STATES (7 vols.) ) Priced very
SIAM. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. I reasonably.
. . . cPrke Lists, Post Free. . .
Special ^Monthly 'Bargain List sent gratis on application.
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CHILI PROVISIONALS,
* VARIETIES WITH TAIL ^
2c. pale brown - -
5c. red - - - - -
10c. olive-green- - -
The Set, in mint
condition, 30/'
3c. on 5c. red (head design) instead of on
1 peso brown, 40/'
P. L. PEMBERTON & CO.,
84, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.
Telephone: 6647 Central.
~ ., * ' . . . ~ . ' ■
IVIesstfs. GhEJlblfllfiG & CO.
Hiim.itecl9
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COINS and MEDALS,
ORIENTAL FINE ART and MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY.
STAMP SALES. -Oct. 16 & 17, and 30 & 31, and Nov. 12 & 13.
— ^,
Collectors who intend to dispose of collections are advised to make early arrangements to
secure advantageous dates of Sale.
COINS, FINE ART PROPERTY, PAINTINGS, MINIATURES, ptOmptlg GatalOfllie&
MEDALS, JEWELLERY, etc. ENGRAVINGS, CHINA, etc. ailD OffereD fd* Sale.
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THE
Philatelic Record
OCTOBER, 1907.
Contents :
Page.
Editorial Note:— The New Tariff and its Workings 189-190
The Why and Wherefore of Various Stamps:— By R. R. Thiele 191-193
Obituary: — Heinrich Fraenkel (with Portrait) 194-196
The Forgeries of the "Cantonal" Stamps of Switzerland :— By A. de
Reuterskiold 197-201
New Issues and Discoveries: — The British Empire — Foreign Countries ... 202-205
Notes and News: — Manchester Philatelic Society — Herts Philatelic Society —
Birmingham Philatelic Society — Junior Philatelic Society : Manchester Branch
— The Scottish Philatelic Society : Junior Branch— Transvaal Philatelic Society
— Stamp Books in the United States— Exhibition of the Stamps of the British
Colonies — Novel Use for Telegraph Messengers — A Review — Leicester Philatelic
Exhibition— Papua on British New Guinea : Surcharge Changed — The Forth-
coming Exhibition in India — Malay States — A Dear Envelope — Distance No
Object— The Postmaster-General's Report for 1906-7 — The Mart — Miscellaneous 205-212
Correspondence: — " Un Real " Dominican Republic Stamp — Telegraph Stamp —
A Disclaimer 212
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Advertisements.
October, 1907.
The EIGHTH Edition of the .
1908
UNIVERSAL STANDARD
CATALOGUE for
will be published on December ist, 1907, and will be brought fully up to date.
The single and multiple watermarked stamps of British Colonies will be separately listed for the first time.
The most important improvement will be in the illustrations, nearly 1,000 new ones being added, making
nearly 4,000 in all. These have been specially engraved by hand, and being deeply cut will give much clearer
impressions than could possibly be got from the old " process " blocks.
Although the much heavier cost of these engravings and the increased number of pages will add consider-
ably to the expense of production, the price of the 1908 Catalogue will be as before,
1/6 post free anywhere.
Prepaid orders only can be booked, and will be executed in rotation as the books come in from the binders.
THE . .
Paragon Postage Stamp Albums.
Great improvements have been made in these, including a device which makes friction practically
impossible, at a very small cost. We have also brought out a new one with 150 quadrille leaves, for only
10/-, which is absolutely the cheapest full size moveable leaf album on the market, whilst the quality is the
BEST.
The Paraxon Albums, although cheap, are good enough for the most valuable
collection ; many advanced collectors have actually transferred their collections from albums costing three to
six times as much into Paragons, not because the latter are cheaper, but because the Paragon system is the
best, simplest, and most convenient.
Write for Illustrated Booklet with full descriptions and prices.
Whitfield King & Co., Ipswich.
XST. X3LflLD JLX> V
Philatelic Auctioneer,
Dealer and Expert, . . .
12, Adam St., Adelphi, London.
BARBADOS. Wmk. star, 5s., unused, 60s. ; used
„ Wmk. CA, 5s. ochre, mint pair
BRITISH GUIANA. Wmk. CC, 96c. yellow-
brown, mint ".'.' . . ' .... '. ;
CEYLON. 5c. 01115c., S.G.N0.190, in mint strip
,, 5c. on 15c, inverted " S," ,, ,,
MONTSERRAT. Wmk. C\, 4d. blue
DOMINICA. Wmk. CC, perf. 14, 6d. green,
unused
ANTIGUA. Wmk. CC, 2jd. red-brown
HONG KONG. Perf. xa|, 4c, unused, £5 ; used
„ „ 96c. yellow-brown
LAGOS. 2s. 6d. olive-black, mint
NEVIS. 1883-90, 6d. green, mint
GRENADA. A superb lot, prices varying from
50% under catalogue.
25/-
27/6
70/-
75/-
75/-
45/-
22/6
27/-
20/-
22/6
80/-
110/-
Selections sent to responsible persons.
Most Colonials in stock, & at lowest possible prices.
Postage allowed on all sendings.
RUSSIA.
50k. -
w.
»
70k. -
_
Id.
tt
I rouble
_
2d.
tt
3£ „
_
1/9
tt
5 „
_
3/6
tt
7 „
_
1/3
tt
10 „
_
21-
QUEENSLAND. 1895
I/-, unused
2-
tt
1898
, 2/- used -
1/2
GAMBIA.
King's Heads, ^d. green
Id.
tt
tt
Id. carmine
l£d.
tt
tt
2d. orange
3d.
tt
tt
2jd. blue -
4d.
tt
tt
3d. blue -
5d.
tt
tt
4d. brown
&d.
tt
tt
6d. olive -
lid.
TRINIDAD. 1894, 5s.,
unused
10/-
NYASSA.
1901, set up
to 300 reis -
2/6
FRANCE.
1849, Ifr.
orange-red,
magnificent specimen on the entire.
A.
PHILIPP KOSAGK,
Burgstra. 12, Berlin.
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October, 1907.
Advertisements.
111.
FREDK. R. GINN,
143, Strand, London, W.C.
Established 1880. Silver Medal, London, 1897.
Finest Stock. Choicest Copies. Cheapest Prices.
Stamps on Approval. A Marvellous Development.
Important to Foreign <& Colonial Collectors. — Special
arrangements have now been completed for the sup-
ply of Approual Selections of the Highest Class at 25
to 50 % below current Catalogue quotations.
Why order from Catalogues when the Actual Stamps
can be sent for inspection on approval at 25 to 50 %
less?
Want Lists solicited from every grade of Collector.
Selections of any particular Country or issue sent out
on same liberal terms. Keep this for reference, and
do not hesitate to write at any time. Serious Collec-
tors and large buyers can save many pounds by
writing as above, which is the only address of
Predk. R. Ginn.
SPECIAL OFFERS. For Cash with Orders.
Unused. Used.
CEYLON. s. d. s. d.
1855. On blue, 6d. claret — 14 o
1857. Imperf., id. blue 25 o 20
„ 2d. green (shades) . . 10 o 20
,, ,, sd. chestnut .. . . 37 o 8 6
,, ,, 6d brown (shades) .. — go
,, ,, gd. lilac-brown .. .. — 65 o
,, ,, lod. orange .. . . 60 o 18 o
,, ,, is. lilac — go
,, is. gd. green .. . . 80 o 50 o
,, On bluish, £d. lilac — 30 o
,, On white, |d. ,, 12 6 15 0
1861. Clean cut perfs., id. blue. . . . 30 o 40
,, ,, 2d. green . . 30 o 10 o
,, ,, sd. chestnut . . 12 6 26
,, ,, is. lilac. . . . 12 6 30
,, Rough perfs., id. blue .. . . 20 o 20
,, ,, 2d. green .. . . 25 o 10 o
,, ,, 4d. rose-red . . 35 o 20 o
,, ,, 6d. brown .. .. — 13 6
,, ,., 6d. bistre . . . . — 13 6
,, ,, 8d. brown .. ..130 0 65 o
,, ,, gd. bistre .. .. — 12 6
,, ,, gd. deep brown .. 16 o 15 o
,, ,, iod. orange-ver. . . 35 o 76
,, ,, is. lilac (shades) . . 12 o 3 9
,, ,, ■ 2s. blue .. . . 42 o 30 o
1862. Noivmk. ^d. lilac .. .. 15 o 15 o
,, ,, id. blue . . . . 30 o 33
,, ,, 5d. deep brown ..120 o 24 o
,, ,, 6d. dark brown . . 22 6 10 o
,, ,, 6d. red-brown .. — 8 6
,, ,, gd. brown .. ..150 o 22 o
,, ,, is. violet ., ..160 o 20 o
1864. Star, perf. 12^, iod. orange .. 25 o 40
1863-67. Wmk. CC. id. lilac .. ..30 30
,, ,, |d. mauve . . ..30 30
,, ,, id. blue .. ..30 08
,, ,, 2d. green . . ..70 30
,, ,, 2d. emerald . . 45 o 20 o
,, ,, 2d. yellow . . ..70 26
,, •-*' ,, 2d. maize .. ..8 6 30
,, ,, 4d. rose . . ..66 3 g
,, ,, 5d. purple-brown 60 o 25 o
,, ,, 5d. green .. .. 12 o 3 g
,, ,, sd. bronze.. . . 14 o 46
,, ,, sd. myrtle . . . . 10 o 15 o
MAURITIUS.
Provisional, igo3, Express Delivery, 15 cents, ultra-
marine. The very rare type, Gibbons' No. 202.
" Mint," 5s. each ; postally used, 6s. each. Post free.
This is really a rarity, very few being printed. Only
a few in stock.
N.B. — The above quotations are for Cash with Order.
Only fine, perfect, and fully guaranteed copies supplied.
Specimens not according to description may be returned,
and cash will be refunded in full, thus affording a perfect
guarantee to Customers. Send only to
Fredk. R. Ginn
Stamp JEjpert &. Dealer,
143, Strand, London, w.c.
Note. — No connection with others of the same name.
NOW REAOY.
BRIDGER & KAY'S
1907-8 Colonial Price List.
Post Free on Application.
Contains 6d pages. Prices of nearly every British
and British Colonial Stamp. Sets, Packets, Albums,
Accessories, etc.
PURCHASE OF A FINE COLLECTION
OF ENGLISH PROOFS.
We have for sale, singly, a superb collection of
English stamps taken from the " Imprimatur" sheets
at Somerset House, comprising most of the great
rarities, also nearly all of the ordinary issues,
unused, imperf. Prices on application or selections
if desired.
£ s.
1870, hd. rose. Complete set of 15, plates 1
to 20, imperf 15 0 0
1858, id. red. Complete imperforate set of
150 plates, 71 to 225, mostly with top
margin. Superb lot 95 0 0
Or without plate 116, " Cardiff Penny " . . 85 0 0
gd. bistre, plate 5. superb with top margins 10 0 0
6d. violet, plate 10 „ „ 20 0 0
2s. blue, plate 3 ,, ,, 20 0 0
2jd. lilac -rose, plate 4, wmk. anchor
instead of orb 8 0 0
5s. rose, plate 4, wmk. cross instead of
anchor IS 0 0
And most of the other rarities of watermark,
plate numbers, etc.
WHOLESALE.- Our wholesale list will be sent free
to dealers only. It contains prices for a great num-
ber of better class Colonial and Foreign Stamps, by
the 3 and 12, most stamps not being quoted in any
other wholesale list.
Please note new address —
BRIDGER & KAY,
71, Fleet Street, London, E.C.
MARTIN, RAY & CO.,
philatelic auctioneers,
NEW OFFICES AND AUCTION ROOMS :
69, FLEET STREET.
AUCTION SALES OF RARE POSTAGE STAMPS
HELD EVERY WEEK.
On OCT. 26th & 28th we shall sell the First
Portion of a valuable FOREIGN & COLONIAL COL-
LECTION containing many Rarities in Africans, etc.
The Second Portion will be sold NOV. 11th.
We would draw special attention to our
SA TURD A Y SALES,
which are held every week at 2 p.m. and last till
about 4.30. These are specially arranged for those
who cannot attend ordinary Sales.
Country buyers unable to attend Sales personally
can have detailed description and valuation of any
lots in Sale on receipt of stamped envelope. Vendors
can have Collections broken up, arranged and cata-
logued free of charge. Lots entered in Sale within
7 days. Prompt settlements. Commission, 10 %;
minimum charge per lot, 1/6. Catalogues free.
For further particulars address : —
MARTIN, RAY & CO.,
69, FLEET STREET, LONDON.
Sole Agents in Gt. Britain for J. J. Arnd's Albums.
These are exceptional value. Price lists and dis-
counts on application.
Telegrams : " Philators," London.
Telephone: 12296 Central.
Agents for Holland : Messrs. Yaar & Co., Amsterdam.
Agents for France: Messrs. Yvert & Tellier,
Amiens.
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iv. Advertisements. October, 1907.
PERIODICAL SALES BY AUCTION OF ..
R^RE POSTHGE St»MPS
— HELD BY
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER
(WHO ORIGINATED THEM IN THIS COUNTRY), AT THE
Loudoun Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C.
(Close to the Temple Station on the District Railway).
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER beg to announce that their dates for
the ensuing Season are as follows : —
DATES OF SALES, 1907-1908.
1907.— November 7 & 8 and 21 & 22 ; December 5 & 6 and 19 & 20.
1908.— January 2 & 3 and 16 & 17; February 13 & 14 and 27 & 28; March 12 & 13
and 26 & 27; April 9 & 10 and 23 & 24; May 7 & 8 and 21 & 22;
June 11 & 12.
1 ♦ i
NOVEMBER 7th & 8th:
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper will sell on the above dates
A FINE SELECTION OF
British, Foreign & Colonial
— Postage Stamps. —
Also a quantity of PHILATELIC PUBLICATIONS.
These Sales are attended by all the principal known Collectors and Dealers, and afford
the best means of disposing of collections and rarities, the prices obtained being most
satisfactory to owners. It is advisable that owners desirous of obtaining special days of sale
should communicate as early as possible, as the dates are being rapidly filled up.
Owing to the large number of applications that the Auctioneers receive from America
and the Continent for their Catalogues, these are issued, when practicable, one month
before the date of Sale. In order to facilitate this arrangement, owners intending to
include Stamps should forward them at the earliest possible moment. The greatest care
is requisite in the preparation of these Catalogues, so that a correct and comprehensive
description of the Stamps may be given.
Valuations made if required. Advances made on Collections pending realization if desired*
Catalogues of all Sales mag l>e obtained of
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER,
(Philatelic Department), 35, Old Jewry, LONDON, E.(
Telegraphic Address : " YENTOM," LONDON. Telephone Number, 3392 Central.
ESTABLISHED 1761.
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October, 1907. Advertisements. v.
Messrs. Futtick & Simpson,
Philatelic Auctioneers,
Literary,
Fine Art, and
47, Leicester Square, London, W.C.,
. . . MAKE THE SALE OF . . .
RJCfl^E POSTAGE STAMPS
A SPECIALITY.
COMING SALES,
NOVEMBER 5th & 6th.— The fine GENERAL COLLECTION
formed by the late Major C. J. Everett Mumby.
NOVEMBER 19th & 20th.— A fine COLLECTION of COLO-
NIALS formed by a well-known Dutch Collector.
(N.B. — A portion of this Sale is still open for first-class lots).
DECEMBER 3rd & 4th.— A fine COLLECTION of COLONIALS
formed by a well-known English Collector.
DECEMBER 17th & 18th.— The fine GENERAL COLLECTION
formed by Col. R. W. Dalgety, C.B.
DATES FOR 1908:
1908.— Jan. 14 and 15, 28 and 29 ; Feb. 11 and 12, 25 and 26 ; Mar. 10 and tt, 24 and 25 J
April 7 and 8 ; May 5 and 6, 19 and 20; June 2 and 3.
Owing to the very large number of commissions received from the Continent and America, the Catalogues
are issued, when possible, one month or more before the date of sale. Owners wishing to include Stamps
should therefore forward them as early as possible.
Messrs. Puttick & Simpson's Sales are attended by the majority of the leading Collectors and Dealers,
and are the best medium for disposing of collections and single rarities, many record prices for fine
Stamps having been obtained during past seasons.
The greatest care is taken in preparing the Catalogues, in order that Country and Foreign Buyers who
send bids may rely upon the condition, etc., of the various lots being accurately described.
. LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE PENDING REALIZATION IF DESIRED.
For Terms and Full Particulars Address : —
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON,
Established i794- 47, Leicester Square, LONDON, W.C.
Telephone No.— 1561 Gerrard.
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VI.
Advertisements.
October, 1907.
.-. OF RARE AND MEDIUM PRICED .:•
AUSTRALASIAN STAFFS
We hold the Largest Stock south of the Equator, and can guarantee
absolute satisfaction as regards price and fine condition.
Send for our new Australasian Catalogue, published this year, 150
pages, fully illustrated, 3,000 Rarities listed and priced. 6d. Post Free.
Stamps sent on approval to reliable Collectors.
TO THE TRADE. -
Our new extensive WHOLESALE LIST OF AUSTRALASIAN
STAMPS, Season 1907-8, Post Free on application
FRED HAGEN, Ltd.,
Wholesale & Retail Postage Stamp Dealers,
182, PITT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W.
Publishers of the Australian Philatelist.
Subscription 3/- per year.
JUST OUT! New Edition, 1907, of
8ENP8 POSTAGE
STAMP ALBUM!
At all prices, from Id. to £IO.
Edited by C. F. LUECKE (Schaubek Album),
LEIPZIG,
SAXONY.
(Permanent Edition, voitb Screws*)
EVERLASTING ALBUM,
<with Intercba.ngea.hle Leaves,
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VICTORIA
ALBUMS
(Permanent Edition, voitb Spring Back*)
from 1/6 to 6/=,
giving the values of all
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Catalogues gratis from
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Advertisements.
October, 1907.
Offer from the "Berliner
SPECIMEN COX>^
German Colonials with
50. 2j
i ct.0113 pf.
\ D. ,, 1 mk.
CHINA.
0.10
1.40
2.70
6.50
MOROCCO.
3 c. on 3 pfg. .. 0.05
5 ii .. 5 .1 ■•
10 ,, ,, 10 ,,
25 ,, ,, 20 ,,
1 p. 25 c. on 1 ink
2 „ 50 „ „ 2 „
6 „ 25 „ ,, 5 ,
CAMEROONS.
5pf
0.10
0.15
0.30
1-25
2.50
5-5o
0.10
0.15
KIAUTSCHOU.
1 cent 0.05
1 dollar 2.50
ij „ 3-6o
2} , 6.—
0.10
1.60
3-—
7-—
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.20
1.25
2.50
6.50
o T5
0.20
0.10
3-—
4-50
7-5o
Brief markenzeitung."
GRATIS.
watermark.
GERMAN SOUTH-WEST AFRICA.
3 pfg 0.05 0.10
<i ,, 0.10 0.10
0.20
6.5O
IO ,, 0.15
5 mark 5-5Q
LEVANT.
10 Para on 5 pf 0.10
20 ,, ,, 10 ,,
1 Piast. ,, 20 ,,
14 » » 30 ,,
2 ,, ,, 40 ,, ,
2! ,, „ 50 ,,
4 I) I! SO ,, .
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GERMAN
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0.10
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O.3O 0.20
O.4O O.4O
0.50 0.60
O.65 O.65
I. 1. 10
2.50 2.50
5-50 6.50
0.10 0.15
0.15 0.20
0.20 0.25
0.30 0.30
0.70 0:90
BRITISH LEVANT PROV. 1906, 1 piaster on 2 pence .. .. ..
Only 480 issued. Green and carmine used.
IMIk. 125.
GIBRALTAR.
10. 1887 2 p. violet-brown,. ..
15. 1889 5c. on Jp
17- 25 „ „ 2 „
18. 25 ,, ,, 2| ,, .. . . . .
21. 75 ,, ,, i sh
28. 1 peseta light-brown . .
29. 5 pesetas slate . .
34. 1898 4 pence br'or. -green . .
35. 6 ,, violet on carm.
36. 1 sh.l'brownoncarm..
*i-50
*i. —
+1.50
'0.50
*3-50
*5-—
*5~
*o.75
*I.IO
*2.25
NIUE 1903,
2 J p. green
31 ,, dark rose . . .
4 i\ ,, light blue . . .
53 ,, brown . . .
6 6 ,, red
7 1 sh. ,,
used.
—•50
—.70
1.20
2.25
THE SIX VALUES TOGETHER,
Bffk. 4.SO.
ERITREA
PORTOMARKEN.
Stamps of Italy ivith Eri-
trea surcharge.
50 lire yel. j_ *|Oo.0O 050,00
100 ,, blue l
My Price Lists No. 11 and 12 show exactly the unequalled selections and purchases.
PHILIPP KOSACK, Berlin C> Burgstr. 12.
Opposite the Royal Palace.
British Indian Stamps Surcharged for Native Stamps.
SOME CHOICE RARITIES AND ERRORS.
All arc in brilliant unused condition.
Prices
subj
eet to 20 % discount on orders of £2 & up
wards.
CHAMBA.
s.
d.
GWALIOR.
s.
d.
^a. green, error " CHMABA
la. brown-purple, ,,
Official, ^a. green,
,, la. purple-brown, ,,
2a. blue, ,,
1 rupee slate, ,,
' 65
200
35
90
200
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
1885-1903. ^a. green, error
"GWALICR"
Official. £a. green, error "SERSIV"
la. plum, ,,
,, 2a. blue, ,,
,, 4a. olive-green, ,,
JHIND.
27
12
22
35
75
6
6
6
0
0
GWALIOR.
1886. Overprinted in red.
1885. Short Hindi inscription.
£a. green (S.G. No. 4) ... 12
la. brown-purple ( ,, ,, 5) ... 18
l^a. sepia ( ,, ,, 6) ... 45
2a. blue ( ,, ,, 7) ... 28
0
0
0
0
Ja. green
2a. blue
4a. green
1 rupee slate ...
Official. 1887. £a. green
,, 2a. blue ...
42
47
57
110
37
72
0
6
6
0
6
6
4a. green ( ,, ,, 8)
6a. bistre ( ,, ,, 9)
8a. dull mauve ( ,, ,,10)
lr. slate ( ,, ,, 11)
. 55
. 60
. 75
. 80
0
0
0
0
NABHA.
Official. 1887-90. 1 rupee slate ...
,t ,, 1 ,, green and
carmine
32
10
6
6
Any of the above will be willingly sent on approval.
W. T. WILSON, Stamp Dealer & Expert,
292, BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, England.
Scott's 1907 Catalogue, with Supplement. All the Countries of the World in ONE
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"RECENT PURCHASES.
.. A MAGNIFICENT ..
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This contains a picked lot of all issues, in beautiful
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of the following : —
£1 anchor. £5 on blue. Pair 4d. medium garter on blue.
Pair 4d. small garter on blue.
6d., 10d., Is. octagonals, many fine shades, etc., etc., etc.
A Collection of King's Heads
Practically complete.
All Stamps are priced separately.
Either of the above, or Selections therefrom, sent on approval.
RECENT NEW ISSUES IN STOCK:
Solomon Islands. B. C. A. Id. and 6d.
Western Australia (new Is.) S. Vincent, 2jd. and 3d.
Siam Provisionals. Barbados Multiple G. A.
etc., etc.
AGENT FOB WALKERS "LOOSE LEAF" ALBUMS.
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2c. pale brown - -
The Set, in mint
.. " . [ condition, 30A
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3c. on 5c. red (head design) instead of on
1 peso brown, 40/'
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The ACTUAL VALUE
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The prices in this are fixed entirely by our stock of stamps, which, including
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varieties which we were unable to price when the stamps were not in stock.
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SELECTIONS OF FINE STAMPS
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Advertisements.
111.
.. The EIGHTH Edition of the ..
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472 pages. 3,500 Illustrations.
The single and multiple watermarked stamps of the BRITISH COLONIES are now
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1/6 POST FREE ANYWHERE.
Paragon Postage Stamp Albums.
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The Paragon Albums, although cheap, are good enough for the most valuable
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cheaper, but because the Paragon system is the best, simplest, and most convenient.
Write for Illustrated Booklet with full descriptions and prices.
Whitfield King & Co., Ipswich.
CLEARING OUT STOCK
A BARGAIN COLLECTION
OF BRITISH COLONIALS.
To decrease our large accumulation of good stamps,
we offer the following packet of about EIGHTY
stamps. Many of the stamps, such as 2d. Queen,
bi-coloured, Gold Coast, 36 on 45c.
Seychelles, and others, are unobtainable from
other dealers at full catalogue quotations.
All Stamps in picked condition, mostly
mint, or, if used, superb copies.
Contents include: — Antigua, 2£d. and 4d., unused ;
Ceylon, three old issues, 1884, mint ; Cook Islands,
id. brown ; Cyprus, pence issues, and the rare 30
paras on ip. red ; Fiji ; Gibraltar, 25c. on 2d. ; Gold
Coast, the scarce 2d. lilac and red, Queen ; Indian
Native States, including Bundi ; Ionian Islands ;
Mauritius, 2 on 38c. and 2 on 38c. on gd. ; Natal, Jd.
on 6d., six different types; Newfoundland, 24c. blue;
Oil Rivers, first issue, 2d., 2§d., and 5d. ; North
Borneo, 1 on 4c. red (scarce) ; Orange Free State,
including five types of £d. on 3d. blue : St. Lucia, id.
on 4d. ; Seychelles, 13c. grev and the scarce 36 on
45c: Stellaland, three different; Straits, including
Johore, 3c. on 4, 5, 6c, and $1; Sunjei Ujong; Tas-
mania; Tobago, id. on 2§d. ; Tonga, 6d. yellow;
Transvaal, 1895, 10s. brown ; Zululand, 2d., 3d., 6d.,
and is., and others.
A fine lot. British Colonials only.
Catalogued £11 for 47/6.
Write for our retail list of British Colonials, 58 pages,
Free. Special wholesale list for dealers only.
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71, FLEET STREET, LONDON, EX.
MARTIN, RAY A CO.,
Ipbilatelic Buctioneers,
NEW AUCTION ROOMS AND OFFICES:
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We beg to draw attention to the following SPECIAL
FACILITIES our business affords to those desiring
to buy or sell in auction.
Our business is exclusively confined to the Sale
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with the trade, consequently our efforts are solely
devoted to-furthering our clients' interests.
Our Sales are the best attended in London ;
clients can therefore be assured of obtaining the best
results for collections or lots offered in our Sales.
We have also, for the convenience of philatelists
prevented from attending the usual Sales, instituted
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Our Sales are largely attended by Private Collect-
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the system of valuing lots and giving detailed
descriptions on receipt of stamped addressed en-
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iv. Advertisements. November, 1907.
PERIODICAL SALES BY AUCTION OF ..
R»re Postage St&p\ps
HELD BY
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER
(WHO ORIGINATED THEM IN THIS COUNTRY), AT THE
Loudoun Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C.
(Close to the Temple Station on the District Railway).
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER beg to announce that their dates for
the ensuing Season are as follows : —
DATES OF SALES, 1907=1908.
1907.- December 5 & 6 and 19 & 20.
1908.~ January 2 & 3 and 16 & 17 ; February 13 & 14 and 27 & 28; March 12 & 13
and 26 & 27; April 9 & 10 and 23 & 24; May 7 & 8 and 21 & 22;
June XX & X2.
— i ♦ »
DECEMBER 5th 6 6th:
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper have received instructions to sell on the above dates
.. A FINE ..
PRIVATE COLLECTION
INCLUDING
Great Britain, LR. Official, King's Head,
5s. and 10s. used, and many others.
These Sales are attended by all the principal known Collectors and Dealers, and afford
the best means of disposing of collections and rarities, the prices obtained being most
satisfactory to owners. It is advisable that owners desirous of obtaining special days of sale
should communicate as early as possible, as the dates are being rapidly filled up.
Owing to the large number of applications that the Auctioneers receive from America
and the Continent for their Catalogues, these are issued, when practicable, one month
before the date of Sale. In order to facilitate this arrangement, owners intending to
include Stamps should forward them at the earliest possible moment. The greatest care
is requisite in the preparation of these Catalogues, so that a correct and comprehensive
description of the Stamps may be given.
Valuations made if required. Advances made on Collections pending realization if desired.
Catalogues ot all Sales nia\? be obtained of
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER,
(Philatelic Department), 35, Old Jewry, LONDON, E.C.
Telegraphic Address : " VENTOM," LONDON. Telephone Number, 3392 Central.
ESTABLISHED 1761.
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November, 1907. Advertisements.
Literary,
Fine Art
Me^ Futtick & Simpson,
;~^ Philatelic Auctioneers,
47, Leicester Square, London, W.C.,
MAKE THE SALE OF .
RTSF^E POSTAGE STAMPS
A SPECIALITY.
COMING SALES.
DECEMBER 3rd &. 4th.— A fine GENERAL COLLECTION,
especially strong in Colonials, formed by a well-known Collector.
DECEMBER 17th &. 18th.— The fine GENERAL COLLEC-
TIONS formed by Col. R. W. Dalgety, C.B., and the late
Lucien F. L. Savournin, Esq. Also the fine SPECIALIZED
COLLECTION OF GREAT BRITAIN formed by the latter.
DECEMBER 31st.— A fine selection of ALL COUNTRIES.
DATES FOR 1908:
1908,- Jan. 14 and 15, 28 and 29 ; Feb. li and 12, 25 and 26 ; Mar. 10 and 11, 24 and 25
April 7 and 8; May 5 and 6, 19 and 20; June 2 .and 3.
Owing to the very large number of commissions received from the Continent and America, the Catalogues
are issued, when possible, one month or more before the date of sale. Owners wishing to include Stamps
should therefore forward them as early as possible.
Messrs. Puttick & Simpson's Sales are attended by the majority of the leading Collectors and Dealers,
and are the best medium for disposing of collections and single rarities, many record prices for fine
Stamps having been obtained during past seasons.
The greatest care is taken in preparing the Catalogues, in order that Country and Foreign Buyers who
send bids may rely upon the condition, etc., of the various lots being accurately described.
LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE PENDING REALIZATION IF DESIRED.
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VI.
Advertisements.
November, 1907.
LUXEMBURG.
A magnificent highly specialised Collection of the Stamps of
this country— one of the very finest which has ever been
formed — is now offered FOR SALE en bloc. 000
Choice single shades, pairs, and blocks of four are taken, the latter being very strongly repre-
sented throughout. The 1880 issue (Haarlem Prints) is shown in the catalogued three sets of
perfs. (including four of the very rare 5c. yellow, peri. 12$ x 12 and perf. n| x 12), and also
in a fourth set which is unchronicled, viz., perf. 12^ all round. The Official Stamps are
wonderfully strong, and contain a number of unchronicled stamps. The 1875-78 issues alone
include thirty-six blocks of four. A great ornament to the collection is
A UNIQUE SERIES OF PROOFS, PAPER, COLOUR, AND ROULETTE
TRIALS, A SET OF ORIGINAL ARTISTS' PROOFS;
ALSO THE ORIGINAL DRAWINGS FOR THE TELEGRAPH STAMPS, IN
BLACK AND IN COLOURS, WITH DIE PROOFS OF SAME.
Price for the UNUSED Collection, with Proofs, S460.
4
The USED Collection is also very strong, and will be sold separately if desired;
it contains the finest lot of shades, pairs, strips, & blocks of the first issue ever got together.
Price for the USED Collection, £100.
Further and full particulars will be willingly furnished by
STAMP DEALER & EXPERT,
I. T. WILSON, « ttSuiu. BIRMINGHAM, England,
JUST OUT! New 1908 Edition of
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STAMP ALBUM!
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November, 1907.
Advertisements.
Vll,
Offer from the "Berliner
SPECIMEN C()P\
German Colonials with
CHINA.
0.10
i-40
1 ct.0113 pf. .
i D. ,, 1 mk.
1 ,, ,, 2 ,, 2.70
2% „ „ 5 „ 6.50
MOROCCO.
3 c. on 3 pfg o 05
5 „ ,. 5 °-10
10 ,, ,, 10 ,, 0.15
25 ,, ,, 20 ,, 0.30
1 p. 25 c. on 1 ink 1.25
2 ,, 50 „ „ 2 ,, 2.50
6 ,, 25 „ ,, 5*, 5-50
:.6o
5pf-
io ,,
1 cent.
1 dollar
i4 „
24 ..
CAMEROONS.
K1AUTSCHOU.
0.10
0.05
2.50
3.60
6.—
3-—
7-—
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.20
1.25
2.50
6.50
o 15
0.20
3-—
4-50
7-5o
Brief markenzeitung.
GRATIS.
watermark.
GERMAN SOUTH-WEST AFRICA.
3 Pfe
3 »
5 i»ark 5.50
LEVANT.
10 Para on 5 pf
10
1 Piast.
i4 »
20 ,,
30 ,,
40 „
50 .,
80 „
2 m.
46. 25
GERMAN
Heller . .
EAST AFRICA.
4
7i
15
45
60
0.05
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.15
0.20
5.50
6.50
0.10
0.10
0.15
0.10
0.30
O 20
0.40
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.65
0.C5
I. —
I 10
2.50
2 50
5-50
6.50
0.10
OI5
0.15
0.20
0.20
0.25
0.30
O.3O
0.70
O.9O
BRITISH LEVANT PROV. 1906, 1 piaster on 2 pence
Only 480 issued. Green and carmine used.
JME1*. 125.
1887
15-
17.
18.
21.
28.
29.
34-
35-
36.
GIBRALTAR.
2 p. violet-brown.. .. *i.5o
5 c. on 4 p *i.—
25 „ ,. 2 , *i.50
25 „ „ 2-| , '0.50
ZSi, ■• xsh *3-50
1 peseta light-brown .. "5. —
5 peseta' slate .. .. *5. —
4 pence br'or.-green . . *o.75
6 ,, violet on carm. *i.io
1 sh. l'brownoncarm. . *2.25
NIUE
J p. green . .
1 ,, dark rose
2| ,, light blue
3 ,, brown
6 ,, red
1 sh. „
1903, used.
— .20
— .20
—•50
— -70
1.20
2.25
THE SIX VALUES TOGETHER,
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50 lire yel. )
100 ,, blue >
'100.00 °50.00
My Price Lists No. 11 and 12 show exactly the unequalled selections and purchases.
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November, 1907.
Important to all Collectors.
FREDK. R. GINN,
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Established 1880.
Silver Medal, London, 1897. j
SpecfalHp: PiaDest Class Stamps
Finest Stock. Cheapest Copies. Cheapest Prices.
NEW DEPARTMENT. Stamps on Approval.
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Especially Wanted, used and unused
SYDNEY VIEWS, Laureated Issues of New
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Zealand, Tasmania, Cape of Good Hope,
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Fine Copies only, in Singles," Pairs, and Blocks.
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Unique opportunity to realise for cash down. No
waiting and no commission to pay.
WANTED TO BUY.
Hawaii.
All issues of the type-set stamps with figures
in centre,
1, 2, £t,xxcl 5 cents.
(Gibbons' Nos. 201 to 223).
All varieties on all the different papers wanted in
singles, pairs, blocks, and entire sheets.
Will all English and Foreign Dealers and Collectors
note this, and send me all they may have at once,
stating lowest possible price ? I guarantee to reply
by return post certain, and am prepared to buy to
any amount.
To Collectors with Duplicates of Hawaii.
These are often cast aside as forgeries and worthless.
You may have many valuable stamps amongst them.
Send any you have to me and I will advise you, and,
if genuine, make cash offer for them.
Many hundreds have been found genuine in this
way, and large sums have been paid to their fortu-
nate owners.
Bargain Offer: Mauritius*
Provisional, 1903, Express Delivery, 15 cents, ultra-
marine. The very rare type, Gibbons' No. 202..
" Mint," 5s. each ; postally used, 6s. each, post free.
This is really a rarity, Very few being printed.
Only a few in stock.
Fredk. R. Ginn,
Stamp JErpert & Dealer,
143, Strand, London, w.c.
HERBERT MACK & CO.
153, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON.
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prices ranging from Id. to 10s. each.
Fine Copies only.
Colonials at Half Catalogue.
Foreign at One-third Catalogue.
Approval to Responsible Collectors
We have unrivalled facilities for ob-
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IT WILL PAY ALL COLLECTORS
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are interested in.
HERBERT MACK & CO., 15\Sn!S!?IDEi
RUSSIA
l. 50k,
- - *cL
*t
70k. -
- - Id.
tt
I rouble
- 2d.
tt
3i *
- - 1/9
tt
5 n
- - 3/6
tt
7 ,,
- - 1/3
tt
10 „
- - 21-
QUEENSLAND. 1895, I/-, unused 21-
1898, 2/- used - 1/2
GAMBIA. King's Heads. |d. green Id.
„ tt Id. carmine l^d.
tt tt 2d. orange 3d*
tt tt 2Jd. blue - 4d.
tt tt 3d. blue - 5d.
tt tt 4d. brown 8d.
„ tt 6d. olive - lid.
TRINIDAD. 1894, 5s.. unused - 10/-
NYASSA. 1901, set up to 300 reis - 2/6
FRANCE. 1849, Iff. orange-red,
magnificent specimen on the entire.
PHILIPP KOSAGK,
Burgstra. 12, Berlin.
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RECENT PURCHASE.
.. A MAGNIFICENT ..
Collection of Unused Colonials.
This contains, among other rarities, the following scarce and desirable stamps,
nearly all being in absolute mint condition, well centred, etc. : —
Gibraltar, error without value. Ceylon, 2r. 50c, perforated 12J ; 2c. , perforated 12^
by 14. Hong Kong, 4c, perforated 12^. Labuan, fine specimens of the first issue and
the various surcharges. Straits Settlements, 8c. in red on 8c. in blue. Negri
Sembilan, 4c. in red and green. British Bechuanaland, "Protectorate" upon all
values. British Central Africa, £25 no watermark, and £10 and £25 watermarked.
British Central Africa, double surcharge, block of four ; and id. on 3s. error.
British South Africa, 8d., imperforate. Gambia, pair of 6d. pale blue. Lagos,
complete, including all the scarce perforations. Mauritius, the various errors of
surcharge. Seychelles, surcharge errors. Sierra Leone, a fine range of the pro-
visionals. Uganda, strips showing various denominations and pairs tete beche. British
Honduras, 3c. on 3d., perforated 12J, and 50c. " Bevenue." Barbados, pair of id.
blue large star, and pair of id. on 5s., unseparated. Grenada, errors of surcharges.
Nevis, a fine lot, including is. yellow-green, unused; is., laid paper, used, etc. ; and
entire sheets of 6d. lithographed, etc. St. Christopher, various errors of surcharge.
St. Vincent, a magnificent lot, including large blocks and varieties imperforate between,
also £d. orange, watermarked C.A., perforated 12. Turks Islands, is, prune, and
many of the rare surcharges. Trinidad, 6d., perforated 13, unused, etc. St. Helena,
6d., without surcharge, etc., etc.
Enquiries for any of the above, or for stamps not mentioned, will receive
careful and immediate attention.
Selections of anp Countries, or particular stamps, sent on approval.
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1 peso brown, 40/'
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Contents :
Editorial Note :— The Gems of the Philatelic World
Obituary :— Arthur Maury {with Portrait)
The National Collection of Ireland
The French Official Exhibition :— By F. E, Wilson
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• 235-239
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SELECTIONS OF FINE STAMPS
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We have prepared many hundreds of Small Approval Books of fine
stamps, selected from the Mann-Castle and the Breitfuss Collections, and
shall be happy to send matchless selections of any country on approval, or
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Advertisements.
111.
Silver Medal, London Exhibition, 1897.
Established 1880.
FREDK. R. GINN,
143, Strand, London, W.C.
The old-established house that can and does sell
fine Stamps at 50% off Catalogue.
Watch this column each month for extra special cheap
lines. Note carefully the name and only address, and
send want lists and obtain bottom prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. It will repay you. P. R. (linn
saves his customers pounds annually.
Approval Department.— Selections of Stamps of
any country or colony sent on approval at liberal
discounts. Magnificent stock to select from. No
rubbish, and every stamp guaranteed genuine in
every way.
SPECIAL OFFERS for Cash with Order.
All fine used copies, unless otherwise stated.
LAGOS.
1874. C.C. Perf.
(2§. id. lilac, unused
2d. blue, fine . . . . o
,, ,, 3d. red-brown .. .. o
,, ,, 4d. carmine . . . . o
„ ,, 6d. blue-green, very fine o
,, ,, is. oran., words i6£mm. o
1876. CC. Perf. 14. id. lilac mint .. .. o
,, ,, 2d. blue, mint . . . . o
3d. red. brn, superb mint 1
£ s. d.
040
050
050
7 6
o 7
o 13
0 6
1 6
o 2
o 3
o 3
o 6
o 12
0 5
o 16
050
,, ,, 4d. carmine
i) », 6d. green .,
,, ,, is. orange, very fine
1882. CA. Perf. 14. id. lilac-mauve, mint
,, ,, 2d. blue . .
,, ,, 3d. chestnut, fine
,, ,, 4d. carmine ,,
,, ,, is. orange, mint
1884-86. CA. ,, 2d. grey, mint . .
,, ,, ,, 4d. lilac ,,
,, ,, ,. 6d. sa^e-green .. ..020
,, „ ,, 2s. 6d. olive-black, mint 376
TURKS ISLANDS.
1867. No wmk., id. dull rose, unused. .
,, ,, 6d. black ,,
,, ,, is. dull blue ,,
I873-79- Wmk. Star. id. dull red
,, ,, ,, is. lilac, rarity, used ..12 o 0
1881. No wmk., Provisional i on 6d. black,
<» unused . . . . " 0126
,, No Provl. \ on is. dull blue, unused . . o 12 6
,, Wmk. Star, \ on id. red, short bar,
Gibbons' type 2, unused .. .. o 5 o
„ Wmk. Star, \ on is. lilac, short bar,
Gibbons' type 2, unused . . ..080
„ Wmk. Star, 2^ on id. dull red, Gibbons'
type 10, unused 6 12 6
,, Wink. Star, 2\ on is. lilac, Gibbons'
type 6, unused 5 5 o
,, No wmk. 4d. on 6d. black, Gibbons'
fyPe '5> unused. . 36
„ Ditto, ditto, Gibbons' type 16, unused o 11
,, Ditto, ditto, ,, ,, 17, ,, 1 13
,, CC, perf. 14, 4d. ultramarine, mint . . o 10
,, ,, ,, 6d. olive-black ,,
,, ,, ,, is. slate-green ,,
1882-84. CA., perf. 14, id. orange-brown
1893. Provisional, i on dd. grey
GOLD COAST:
1875. CC. perf. 12J, id. blue
,, ,, ,, 4d. mauve . .
,, ,, „ 6d. orange
1876-79. CC, perf. 14, Jd. olive-yellow, mint o
,, ,, ,, id. blue, mint . . ..01
,i ,, ,, 2d. green „ . . ..06
,, ,, ,, 4d. mauve ,, . . ..16
,, ,, ,, 6d. orange ,, . . . . o 12
1883. CA., perf. 14, |d. olive-yellow, fine ..090
N.B. — The above quotations are for Cash with Order.
Only fine, perfect, and fully guaranteed copies supplied.
Should any item not be in stock, cash ivill be returned in
full. Specimens not according to description may be
returned, and cash will be refundedinfull, thus affording
a perfect guarantee to Customers.
FREDK. R. GINN,
Note my only address,
143, Stjpsmcl, London, "WoC.
No connection with any other firm.
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CLEARING OUT STOCK
A BARGAIN COLLECTION
OF BRITISH COLONIALS.
To decrease our large accumulation of good stamps,
we offer the following packet of about EIGHTY
stamps. Many of the stamps, such as 2d. Queen,
bi-coloured, Gold Coast, 36 on 45c.
Seychelles, and others, are unobtainable from
other dealers at full catalogue quotations.
All Stamps in picked condition, mostly
mint, or, i-f used, superb copies.
Contents include: — Antigua, 2^d. and 4d., unused ;
Ceylon, three old issues, 1884, mint ; Cook Islands,
id. brown ; Cyprus, pence issues, and the rare 30
paras on ip. red ; Fiji ; Gibraltar, 25c. on 2d. ; Gold
Coast, the scarce 2d. lilac and red, Queen ; Indian
Native States, including Bundi; Ionian Islands;
Mauritius, 2 on 38c. and 2 on 38c. on gd. ; Natal, ^d.
on 6d., six different types; Newfoundland, 24c. blue ;
Oil Rivers, first issue, 2d., 23d., and sd. ; North
Borneo, 1 on 4c. red (scarce) ; Orange Free State,
including five types of £d. on 3d. blue : St. Lucia, id.
on 4d. ; Seychelles, 13c. grev and the scarce 36 on
45c; Stellaland, three different; Straits, including
Johore, 3c. on 4, 5, 6c, and $1 ; Sunjei Ujong; Tas-
mania; Tobago, Jd. on 2\d.\ Tonga, 6d. yellow;
Transvaal, 1895, 10s. brown; Zululand, 2d., 3d., 6d.,
and is., and others.
A fine lot. British Colonials only.
Catalogued £11 for 47/6.
Write for our retail list of British Colonials, 58 pa ^es,
Free. Special wholesale list for dealers only.
BRIDGER&KAY
71, FLEET STREET, LONDON, EX.
HERBERT MACK & CO.
t53, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON.
♦
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of Medium Stamps,
prices ranging from Id. to 10s. each.
Fine Copies only.
Colonials at Half Catalogue.
Foreign at One-third Catalogue.
Approval to Responsible Collectors
• 4 •
We have unrivalled facilities for ob-
taining new and interesting varieties.
IT WILL PAY ALL COLLECTORS
to keep us informed what Stamps they
are interested in.
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LONDON.
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iv. Advertisements. December, 1907.
PERIODICAL SALES BY AUCTION OF ..
Rkre Postage Straps
■ — HELD BY —
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER
(WHO ORIGINATED THEM IN THIS COUNTRY), AT THE
Loudoun Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C.
(Close to the Temple Station on the District Railway).
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER beg to announce that their dates for
the ensuing Season are as follows : — ■
DATES OF SALES, 1908.
January 2 & 3 and 16 & 17; February 13 & 14 and 27 & 28; March 12 & 13
and 26 & 27; April 9 & 10 and 23 & 24 ; May 7 & 8 and 21 & 22;
June 11 & 12.
1 ■» 1
JANUARY 16th & 17th:
Messrs. Ventom, Bull & Cooper have received instructions to sell on the above dates
a verv fine SPECIALISED COLLECTION of
PORTUGUESE INDIA,
Including all the Rarities and many Unchronicled Varieties.
ALSO A FINE SELECTION OF
BRITISH, FOREIGN. AND COLONIAL POSTAGE STAMPS.
These Sales are attended by all the principal known Collectors and Dealers, and afford
the best means of disposing of collections and rarities, the prices obtained being most
satisfactory to owners. It is advisable that owners desirous of obtaining special days of sale
should communicate as early as possible, as the dates are being rapidly filled up.
Owing to the large number of applications that the Auctioneers receive from America
and the Continent for their Catalogues, these are issued, when practicable, one month
before the date of Sale. In order to facilitate this arrangement, owners intending to
include Stamps should forward them at the earliest possible moment. The greatest care
is requisite in the preparation of these Catalogues, so that a correct and comprehensive
description of the Stamps may be given.
Valuations made if required. Advances made on Collections pending realization if desired'
Catalogues of all Sales mag be obtained ot
Messrs. VENTOM, BULL & COOPER,
(Philatelic Department), 35, Old Jewry, LONDON, E.C.
Telegraphic Address : " VENTOM," LONDON. Telephone Number, 3392 Central.
ESTABLISHED 1761.
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December, 1907. Advertisements. v.
PART I. NOW READY.
NEW EDITION (7th)
'ABC PRICED CATALOGUE
OF THE WORLD'S POSTAGE STAMPS,
. . . ENVELOPES, POSTCARDS, Etc., . . .
Thoroughly revised and brought up-to-date. A number of countries re-written by specialists,
notably Great Britain, Austria, Greece, and Cape of Good Hope. The first named
contains a list of British Stamps used abroad, occupying 15 pages.
Varieties of Paper, Perforation, Watermark, Type, etc., are listed, without which a
Catalogue is useless. Colonial Stamps on Surface-coated Paper arc fully listed.
Complete Catalogue, - part 11
about i.ooo pages,
and 7,000 illustrations,
2j6. Post free, 2\10.
Postage Stamps only,
of all the world, 750 pp.,
& nearly 5,000 illustrations,
7/6. Post free, 1\9.
Envelopes, Postcards,
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Stamps of all kinds sent on approval. Liberal terms to good buyers.
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DUPLICATES. Write for particulars.
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Cfre forgeries of the 'Cantonal'
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By Baron A. de REUTERSKIOLD.
WITH ONE PLATE AND OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS.
Price = = TWO SHILLINGS.
From —
Messrs. BRIGHT & SON, 164, Strand, London, W.C.
Mr. W. H. PECKITT, 47, Strand, London, W.C. ;
Messrs. P. L. PEMBERTON & CO., 84, High Holborn, London, W.C ;
or Post Free from —
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VI.
Advertisements.
December, 1907.
JUST OUT! New 1908 Edition of
SEN PS POSTAGE
STAMP ALBUM!
At all prices, from 16s. upwards to £10.
Edited by C. F. LUECKE (Schaubek Album),
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Rcu) "Christmas" Offers.
AFGHANISTAN. 1907, new issue, 1 abasi, used, novel native design ..
FRANCE. 1907, new re-drawn type, 10c. vermilion, mint ..
35c. violet, mint
ioc. vermilion, Military Frank stamp (F.M.)
Note. — The above have the numerals of value larger, and
inscriptions in thicker type (just issued).
HOLLAND. 1907, Provisional Unpaids on Admiral de Ruyter issue, ic- 25c,
mint set of eight
ICELAND. Mint unused set of 15, rarer kinds only, including two I. Gildi
Provisionals with inverted overprints and other rare kinds (priced
in the new catalogue just issued at £2, us g&> ! !) a great bargain
Only one set supplied to each applicant, who must be a
bona-fide collector.
NORWAY. 1905, i, i^, and 2kr. Provisionals on the 2sk. buff, used
ROUMANIA. Moldo-Wallachia, 1862-63, 3op. blue on wove, hand printed from
a single die, mint, rare (cat., 10s ) . . .
I have a few blocks of four and tetes-beches of this stamp.
Every purchaser will receive gratis a pair of the plate
printed 3op. for comparison.
9d.
4d.
4£d.
2/7
19/6
3/6
5/-
POSTAGE EXTRA OX ORDERS UNDER ."s. .
W. T. WILSDH, m£S*2*, BIKMIHEHUM, England.
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December, 1907. Advertisements. vii,
SPECIAL OFFER.
LABUAN.
4c. on 18c. (1899) Double Surcharge.
Price 15s. each, Mint.
The above are portion of a sheet found in Labuan, and
received from thence direct.
Cayman Islands
Provisional.
Id, on Id. Mint.
.. . A few left, price 2s. 6d. each. . .
Selections of anp Countries, or particular stamps, sent on approval.
AGENT FOB WALKER'S "LOOSE LEAF" ALBUMS.
Particulars on application.
^Oi^Qy^^y^ffy^ys^
W. H. PECKITT,
47, Strand, London, W.C.
Telephone: 3204 GERRARD. Telegrams & Cables :" PECKITT, LONDON, "
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viii. Advertisements. December, 1907.
A SUITABLE XMAS OR NEW YEARS PRESENT:
Packet of 600 different
British Colonial Stamps.
ALL PICKED COPIES, 50/=
This superb Collection can be purchased in parts, if so desired,
viz. : —
No. 12. 150 British Colonials from Asia, Gibraltar, Malta, &* Cyprus 12/6
No. 13. 150 „ „ ,, Africa, including triangular Cape - 15/-
No. 14. 150 „ „ „ America and West Indies - - 13/6
No. 15. 150 „ „ „ Australasia - - - 12/6
P. L. PEMBERTON & CO.,
84, HIGH H0LBORN, LONDON, W.C.
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7, ARGYLL STREET, REGENT STREET, W.
(Adjoining Oxford Circus Station.)
Telegraphic Address: "NULLIFIED," LONDON. Telephone No.: 4424 GERHARD.
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\^cckly Sales held of
COINS and MEDALS,
ORIENTAL FINE ART and MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY.
STAMP SALES - * January 7th & 8th, 1908.
Collectors who intend to dispose of collections are advised to make early arrangements to
secure advantageous dates of Sale.
COINS, FINE ART PROPERTY, PAINTINGS, MINIATURES, promptly CatalOfllieft
MEDALS, JEWELLERY, etc ENGRAVINGS, CHINA, etc ailD OffeteD fOC SalC.
LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS.
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